Ken Sawada (26 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dark blue textured cloth with spine titles in gilt; 4to; 160pp; illustrated with over 500 color photos; no dust jacket issued; cream board slipcase with printed title; text in English & Japanese. With listings for 300 tune flies with tying instructions and accompanying photos. A remarkable production with spine lightly faded o/w in near fine condition in like slipcase. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Color photographic card cover stock; 4to; 147pp; illustrated with b/w & color photos, drawings & facsimiles. A fly fishing magazine and tackle catalog with text in Japanese. Sections on "Fly Fishing Paradise in the World"; " How to FF from A to Z" and "Tackle Catalog '93". Marvelous photos by Sawada. The little English text that does appear states: "The First Volume of the Ken Sawada Fly Fishing Library, Distributed in 1993". In VG condition with occasional bump and thumbed page, original order form laid in and certainly uncommon.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Gilt-stamped blue cloth; 8vo; 152pp; illustrated with color photos; color photographic dust jacket; Collector's Edition; text in English & Japanese. Part one contains dressing details for 400 wet flies, each with accompanying photos while part two discusses tying techniques and various materials needed. All patterns indexed at back of book. A fine copy in jacket, boldly signed by Sawada on front free endpaper. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Color photographic boards; 4to; 256pp; illustrated with color photographs; color pictorial dust jacket to match cover. Text in English and Japanese. Contains tying instructions for 520 salmon flies with most patterns photographed. Also, an index and bibliography. This copy is in near fine condition in like dust jacket. Signed by Sawada on the front free end paper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 4to, 255 (1) pp, bound in photographically illustrated boards. In the publisher's photographically illustrated dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. Signed by Ken Sawada at the ffep. Text in Kanji, with English translations. Signed first edition of Sawada's magnum opus, including photographs and directions to tie 520 patterns, including Sawada's own patterns as well as recreations of classic 19th century patterns from Blacker, Ephemera, Francis, Kelson, Hardy, Tannatt et al. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. 255 pp. [1ad] (text in English & Japanese) Signed by the author on the FFEP. Dustjacket: Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.

Hardcover. 4to. Pp: 197. First Edition, in slipcase, with second protective cardboard slipcase. Black slipcase with large colour illustrations to front and back covers and gilt lettering. Publisher's black velvet cloth boards with gilt lettering to front and rainbow design to spine. Illustrated throughout in colour. Dual language edition, both English and Japanese. Heavy book, may require an additional postage charge outside of the UK.ISBN: 4062041936 Very good plus in very good slipcase. Contents are clean and sound. 1.5 cm horizontal crack to spine of slipcase and some mild rubbing to head of spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 37 x 26.5 cm. 198pp. Text in English and Japanese, translated into English by Mary Anne. Brilliant color photographs of 500 flies originally patterned by Ken Sawada and photographed by Iwana Akizukiand additional line drawings. Black felt binding in slipcase. Signed and dated by Ken Sawada on the front paste-down.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. [1], 198 pp. Book: In black velvet covers in a slipcase, 37 x 26.5 cm Signed and dated September 1990 by the Author on the Front pastedown. Laid in: Original Japanese ISBN and publication information on a folded tag, 4.5 x 10.55 cm Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Iwana Akizuki (illustrator). Signed by Author. Limited Edition. …

Tokyo, Japan. Published by YAMA-KEI Publishers Co. Ltd. 1986. First Edition. Octavo (9 x 6). 127 pp. including colophon. The text is in English and Japanese, but mostly Japanese. Colored photo frontispiece. The book has a multitude of gorgeous color photos showing exquisitely dressed Hackled Wet Flies & Standard Patterns - Fancy Lake Flies & Sea Trout Flies & Steelhead Flies - Salmon Flies. One of Mr. Sawada's scarcest books. The book is bound in blue wrappers with blue titles. Color printed dust jacket.The book is fine in a fine dust jacket.…

Tokyo, Japan. Privately published by Ken Sawada. 1993. First Edition. Octavo (9 x 6). 128 pp. including colophon. The text is in English and Japanese. Color photo frontispiece. Tying sequence color photos. The book is composed of three primary sections: Basic Technique - 50 Fly Dressing Demonstrations - Hooks & Materials. As with all Sawada books, the color photography is exemplary, the craftsmanship unmatched. The fly dressing instructions are clear and precise. This is a scarce title by Mr. Sawada. The book is bound in white wrappers with green titles. Colorful pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a fine dust jacket.…

Kodansha, Otowa. Published by Kodansha Ltd. 1989. First Edition. Folio (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches). 198 pp. Signed by Ken Sawada. Introductions by James L. Hardy and Alan Bramley. The text is in English and Japanese and it includes the history of Atlantic salmon flies, the Golden Age and its development, and concludes with commentary on the colored plates. With 500 breathtaking, larger than life color photos showing quintessential salmon patterns dressed by Ken Sawada. A good number of the flies shown were originally dressed by late nineteenth and early twentieth century masters of the craft, as well as several originated and dressed by Mr. Sawada. Many of the patterns shown are full-page. Complete with tying instructions. The colored plates and photos are mind-blowing beautiful - stunning, sharp, the ultimate eye candy for anyone who loves featherwing salmon flies; there's nothing to compare them to, and no book of its equal. Mr. Sawada's skill in dressing the large number of fly patterns is unequaled. The book is bound in black velvet with a color chromatic titling label on the spine and gilt titles on a black leather oval on the front cover. In a matching black cloth slip case with large colored salmon flies on both panels. A beautiful book. The book is about fine (small, lightly inked name on the corner of the front end paper) in a fine slip case and printed protective cardboard sleeve. Signed by Author.…

Kodansha, Otowa. Published by Kodansha Ltd. 1989. First Edition. One of 1500 copies published. Folio (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches). 198 pp. Signed by Ken Sawada on the front end sheet. Introductions by James L. Hardy and Alan Bramley. The text is in English and Japanese and includes the history of Atlantic salmon flies, the Golden Age and its development, and concludes with commentary on the colored plates. With 500 breathtaking, larger than life color photos showing quintessential salmon patterns dressed by Ken Sawada. A good number of the flies shown were originally dressed by late nineteenth and early twentieth century masters of the craft, as well as a large number originated and dressed by Ken Sawada. Several of the patterns shown are full-page. Complete with tying instructions. I can't get away from the colored plates and photos: they're mind-blowing beautiful - stunning, sharp, the ultimate eye candy for anyone who loves featherwing salmon flies; there's nothing to compare them to, and no book of its equal. Mr. Sawada's skill in dressing the patterns is unequaled. The book is bound in black velvet with a color chromatic titling label on the spine and gilt titles on a black leather oval on the front cover. In a matching black cloth slip case with large colored salmon flies on both panels. A beautiful book. The book is fine in a fine slip case and printed protective cardboard sleeve.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Japanese. Language: Japanese. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Japanese, Pages:- 450, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 450 450.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 450. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Japanese Pages: 450.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 490. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Japanese Pages: 490.…