CARP: THE QUEST FOR THE QUEEN. Revised edition. By John Bailey and Martyn Page.

(1986) 1990 2nd edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp240. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

A sought after classic on carp angling. The book covers a variety of techniques and baits on venues across the UK and Europe. Several guest contributors talk about their experiences on a large variety of venues, from the huge continental waters such as Lake Cassien to small secluded British estate lakes as well as gravel pits, rivers and canals. Contributors include Chris Yates, Tim Paisley, John Wilson, Rod Hutchinson, Kevin Clifford and many more. "This extensively revised new edition... contains new contributions from John Bailey and other experts on float fishing, wild carp, crucian carp and canal fishing, updated chapters on techniques and baits, and over thirty new illustrations" plus an addition colour photograph section. The first edition was good, this revised edition is better. A book that well deserves a place on any carp angler's bookshelf.