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Trout An Illustrated History

James Prosek

The New York Times Having developed a passion for fishing as a boy, James Prosek searched in vain for a book that catalogued the trout he had come to treasure. Then he began painting them himself, inspired by John James Audubon's classic bird portraits. This is the dazzlingly beautiful result, with...

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It was Prosek's first book, published when he was 19; a reflection on trout, accompanied by his watercolor paintings.

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The instructive nature of the trout stream is not forced upon its visitors but held candidly by the water and the trees. The angler must make an effort to hear the stream's messages and see her beauty...

— Episode: James Prosek — Fishing with Mystery

Episode: James Prosek — Fishing with Mystery

It was Prosek's first book, published when he was 19; a reflection on trout, accompanied by his watercolor paintings.

"

The instructive nature of the trout stream is not forced upon its visitors but held candidly by the water and the trees. The angler must make an effort to hear the stream's messages and see her beauty.

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