CARP REFLECTIONS: THE CHRONICLE OF FIFTEEN YEARS OF FISHING FOR CARP. By Paul Selman.

(1997) 1999 2nd edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp272. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations by Pete Curtis. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

Paul Selman recounts his experiences over fifteen years fishing many of England's most famous carp waters. Baits, rigs, tactics, and fellow anglers, are all discussed in depth. "Very famous waters such as Harefield, Darenth Tip Lake, Redesmere, Patshull Church Pool and The Mangrove are featured in definitive detail, along with waters perhaps less well-known - Crab Mill, Halsnead Park, Grey Mist, Rodney Meadow, Hawk Lake and Capesthorne Hall. ...But this is much more than just a technical book. It describes one man's addiction to this most seemingly tranquil of sports. The author recalls some of the most memorable sessions in his angling career - as well as some of the hilarious incidents. Humour and satire underline the whole narrative, and some of the author's more amusing recollections are bound to reduce the reader to fits of laughter."