To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled ‘Big Carp Legends’ will encompass the greatest names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series and never before published. One by one these books will build into the greatest collection of modern day carp fishing history ever printed; a collection that every serious carp angler will want to own. Rob Maylin’s incredible carp fishing life has spanned over 40 years. His contribution to carp angling literature is second to none. Author of five iconic books, Rob’s colourful persona has been making headlines around the world, not only for his angling achievements, but also for his unique philosophy to carp fishing – that of enjoying life along its pathways. Editor of Big Carp magazine for over 20 years, you might wonder what Rob’s latest book would be about. Well here for the first time are all the things that didn’t get written about first time round, the truth behind all the rumours, the whole story of what Rob and the ‘Famous Five’ really got up to behind the scenes. Guaranteed to have you laughing, here is Rob’s life history, warts and all…
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Small 8vo (152 x 217mm). Pp336. Colour and b/w photographs. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. To "celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled 'Big Carp Legends' will encompass the greates names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series." "but what I never wrote about [in any previous book] was a lot of the controversial stuff that went on. My ban from the North Harrow Waltonians, what really happened at Savay with me and the Famous Five, our wild nights out around the country, and the truth behind all the rumours and lies. Now here's your chance to know what really happened. Were we as bad as everyone made out? Read on. (But please don't judge me too hard; I'm an old man now and very sorry, honest!)." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 27.95. Seller Inventory # 28909
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition - limited edition issue. Small 8vo (152 x 217mm). Pp336. Colour and b/w photographs. Camouflage-patterned cloth binding, end-papers and slipcase, all edges gilt, silk marker. Loosely inserted limitation slip. De luxe edition. Fine copy in slipcase. Loosely inserted limitation slip, signed by the author, numbered #51 of 60. The limitation slip refers to this as being leatherbound. To "celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled 'Big Carp Legends' will encompass the greates names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series." "but what I never wrote about [in any previous book] was a lot of the controversial stuff that went on. My ban from the North Harrow Waltonians, what really happened at Savay with me and the Famous Five, our wild nights out around the country, and the truth behind all the rumours and lies. Now here's your chance to know what really happened. Were we as bad as everyone made out? Read on. (But please don't judge me too hard; I'm an old man now and very sorry, honest!)." . Seller Inventory # 61334
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition - limited edition issue. Small 8vo (152 x 217mm). Pp336. Colour and b/w photographs. Camouflage-patterned cloth binding, end-papers and slipcase, all edges gilt, silk marker. Loosely inserted limitation slip. De luxe edition. Fine copy in slipcase. Loosely inserted limitation slip, signed by the author, numbered #7 of 60. The limitation slip refers to this as being leatherbound. To "celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled 'Big Carp Legends' will encompass the greates names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series." "but what I never wrote about [in any previous book] was a lot of the controversial stuff that went on. My ban from the North Harrow Waltonians, what really happened at Savay with me and the Famous Five, our wild nights out around the country, and the truth behind all the rumours and lies. Now here's your chance to know what really happened. Were we as bad as everyone made out? Read on. (But please don't judge me too hard; I'm an old man now and very sorry, honest!)." . Seller Inventory # 58507
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