THE HANDBOOK OF FLY TYING. By Peter Gathercole.

1989 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp188. Colour photographs, illustrations, brief bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

"All the modern fly tyer will ever need to know about this fascinating combination of art and craft can be found within these pages. ...The novice is taken in clear, concise steps to the point where, with ever-increasing confidence, he is able to tackle even the most tricky methods. The book takes full account of the blend of traditional and modern materials which are now available, and the includsion of advanced techniques - some old and some new - in each chapter will fire the imagination of the reader". Many dozens of good, step-by-step photographs by the author. Chapters include: Getting started; Preparatory techniques; Style and proportion; Tails; Bodies; Ribbing; Hackles and legs; Wings; The weighting game; The finishing touch; Further reading.