Items related to Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning...
pp. xv 244.Signed by the author on title page
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
A professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, Mark Kingwell is the author of six books, including The World We Want and Practical Judgments. He is a contributing editor to Harper’s Magazine.
From Publishers Weekly:
Using a family fishing trip as a catalyst for this memoir, Kingwell reflects on the actions and ideas that the rhythm of "casting and reeling, casting and reeling" conjures up in his mind. Kingwell is only a novice fly fisherman, so his thoughts on the oft-written-about sport stick to the ABCs, but are filled with a sense of joy and awe, so they can hardly be considered basic. Ever the philosophy professor (he teaches at the University of Toronto), Kingwell's musings on angling inevitably lead to in-depth essays on the inherent nature of and reasoning for various aspects of fishing, such as casting, killing, patience and outdoorsmanship. To flesh out his theories, Kingwell quotes from a varied list of sources including philosophers (Aristotle, Nietzsche), writers (Tom Wolfe, Hemingway) and fishing scribes (Izaak Walton, John Gierach). Thankfully, the author never forgets that, despite its philosophical characteristics, fishing, even fly fishing, should be fun. To that end, he livens up his prose with humorous tales about his family (his battles with his brother Sean will speak to anyone with a sibling), Canadian men (a "weird conjunction of manliness and dandyism") and the undeniable virtues of the "boat-beer" ("well known to tone you up and improve both coordination and judgment"). Though, in the end, he gets skunked in his fishing expedition for the meaning of life, Kingwell does create a book that finds a nice balance between the meaningful and the meaningless. Illus. not seen by PW.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherViking Canada
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0670044334
- ISBN 13 9780670044337
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages230
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 51.59
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Catch and Release : Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Unknown Publisher
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4001516-6
Buy Used
US$ 7.88
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch and Release : Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Unknown Publisher
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 3368974-75
Buy Used
US$ 7.88
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch and Release : Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Unknown Publisher
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 3368975-6
Buy Used
US$ 7.88
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Viking Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. BOOK APPEARS TO BE SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. WE DO NOT AUTHENTICATE. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Seller Inventory # F-02-4136
Buy Used
US$ 3.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Viking Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 11-0670044334-G
Buy Used
US$ 8.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Viking Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.6. Seller Inventory # 0670044334-2-4
Buy Used
US$ 8.86
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch Release Trout Fishing a
Published by
Viking Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00061518835
Buy Used
US$ 8.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Penguin Books Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0670044334I3N00
Buy Used
US$ 8.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Penguin Books Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0670044334I3N00
Buy Used
US$ 8.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Catch & Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Published by
Penguin Books Canada
(2003)
ISBN 10: 0670044334
ISBN 13: 9780670044337
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0670044334I4N00
Buy Used
US$ 8.97
Convert currency