THE CARPSCENE YEARS. By Rod Hutchinson.

2016 edition. 8vo (152 x 216mm). Ppxx,174. Colour and b/w photographs, decorative end-papers. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"The Carpscene Years contains a selection of articles personally selected by Rod himself from his iconic, trend setting magazine of the same name which was printed in the early 1990's. These articles show Rod Hutchinson in his writing prime, at the very forefront of the carp fishing scene and are offered here to a new generation of anglers approximately 25 years after their original publication. The majority of the book contains Rod's own writings but also included are a selection of guest chapters from such anglers as Shaun Jarvis, Bob James, John Van Eyk and Annie Hutchinson. Also included are several never before published photographs of Rod, and an original drawing of Rod by well known artist Rob Woolnough, a foreword by the highly respected angler and writer Julian Cundiff and a new introduction from Rod himself." Contents include:- Introduction (2016) by Rod Hutchinson; Foreword by Julian Cundiff; Introduction (1993) by Rod Hutchinson; Here we go again by Rod Hutchinson; Return to the valley by Rod Hutchinson; Recollections of a season by Shaun Jarvis; Silent but deadly by Rod Hutchinson; Winter wonderland by Shaun Jarvis; Chance of a lifetime by Richard Seal; The adventure by Rod Hutchinson; Tackling big reservoirs by Rod Hutchinson; Best trip ever by Annie Hutchinson; Highs and lows the first trip by Rod Hutchinson; Spring time in France by John Van Eck; In tune with carp by Rod Hutchinson; Yateley - the highs and lows by Tony Philips and Stu 'Spider' Smith; The art of stalking by Rod Hutchinson; Behind every picture lies a tale by Rod Hutchinson; Payback time by John Van Eck. Foreword by Julian Cundiff.