For the first time there has been a set of books produced that feature 100
of the world’s best known fly tyers. This concept is the brainchild of
internationally known and highly respected fly tyer Steve Thornton out of
Great Britain. The idea was to produce a work not only about the flies that
these people tie but also about their lifestyles and ambitions. Steve has
been meticulous in designing this work, not only from the selection of fly
tyers who, as Steve states, are ‘the leaders in their field’ but design,
layout and paper selection; everything is top shelf. One of the greatest
compliments is the photography which is outstanding and a credit to Steve
and his skill with a camera.
The quality of these books is outstanding and because of this some think
they may be a little expensive but quality is not cheap and at £59.95, it’s
well and truly worth it.
What I am so pleased about is that seven of the Kossiedun fly tyers are
spread throughout this work; namely Steve Thornton, Hans van Klinken, Bob
Frandsen from Australia, Alberto Calzolari, Fabrizio Gajardoni, both of
Italy and yours truly Mick Hall and Malcolm Greenhalgh out of England.
The following is part of an impromptu review that I found on the Classic
FlyTying website:
“I
got my copy of Fly Tyers of the World, Vol 1, on Monday of this week. To say
it is a nice book is a major understatement. Volume 1 of this series has set
a standard against which any book of any style should be measured. This is a
spectacular book printed on fine paper that includes great reviews, images
and flies from each individual, and it even has its own special smell, the
aroma I suppose of quality and a work well done.
If you haven't bought this great series, it would be money well spent.
You'll see a quality of flies that will impress you, and you'll be trying to
figure out how you're going to tie that one or this one later in the day.
Flytyers of the World is a great and enjoyable book that you shouldn't
miss.”
H. Ray Emerson.
Classic Fly
tying website
I think Ray
has said it all.
Flytyers of
the World; Volume 1.
On sale
now. £59.95 plus shipping.
Volume 1 is the first part of a 5 volume set; a flytying publishing first! A
unique, personal insight into 20 of the world’s best known flytyers and
their flytying techniques in the first volume of this stunning new series of
case-bound books. This series will grow into a 5 volume compendium over the
next 18 months. The full series will include 100 of the world’s best known
Flytyers.
Volume One
includes the following world class fly tyers;
Hans Van Klinken, Dave Brandt, Steve Thornton, Mauro Raspini,
Bob Mead, Mick Hall, Chuck Furimsky, Fabrizio Gajardoni,
Roman Moser, Johan Klingberg, Phil White, Ted Patlen, Gigi
Pironi, Harrison Steeves, Keith Wallington, Agostino Roncallo,
Al & Gretchen Beatty, André Brun, Igor & Nadica Stancev and Paul
Whillock.
Flytyers of the World; Volume 3
The latest
volume in this stunning series of limited editions. Flytyers of the World is
now being cleared for final printing. As the books are hand finished we will
be receiving batches of around 100 copies at a time, for final numbering,
and hand embossing. These will be shipped in the same sequence as the orders
are received – i.e. first come, first served.
Flytyers of the World; Volume 3 features a further 20 of the world's best know flytyers. See stunning patterns and read amazing biographies from the following contributors:
Eric
Leiser, Andrés Touceda, Chris Helm, Ed Berg, Malcolm Greenhalgh, Sacha Pütz,
Bruce Marino, Claudio Ď Angelo, Danilo Lazzarini, Eric Austin, Alice Conba,
Glenn R. Weisner, Ian Colin James, Lee Schechter, Massimo Masi, Wayne
Samson, Robert H. Boyle, Federico Renzi, Wim Alphenaar, Sebastian Letelier.
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Flytyers of the World; Volumes 4 & 5
To
be published late 2009. With Volume 5 (cover design yet to be
finalised) being published for the summer 2010. To see the
making of volume 3 click
here. Very interesting photo-blog by
Steve Thornton.
Detailed content for Volumes 4 & 5 is currently being compiled and
will hopefully be completed by the end of this year. |