Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

This essential reference for fly tyers has sold 350,000 copies since original publication in 1979, including sales of the second edition, issued in 1994. This reprint of the second edition will assure the continued availability of this classic handbook for years to come.
The Universal Fly Tying Guide features full-color pages of fly tying instructions throughout, and over 150 selected fly patterns.
Dick Stewart is the former editor of American Angler magazine and is the author or co-author of eight other books about fly tying and fly fishing. He lives in Eaton, NH.

Never set a Pond on Fire is a collection of four short stories. These stories are gleaned from the authors days growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River and an oral tradition of story telling in his family. All are full of adventure. Each story has a different theme. They range from a whimsical story of a high school senior prank gone terribly wrong to a night of shear terror being cornered by a murderer. From being lost deep in the bowels of Mark Twain Cave to an eyrie tale of an apparition.

The artists featured in "Eleven Unsung Heroes of Early Rock and Roll" are Jack Ely (vocalist of The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" hit-45 release), the late Larry Knechtel (studio musician extraordinaire), Carl Bunch (drummer for Buddy Holly during his final tour), and singer/songwriter/guitarist Sonny Curtis (Crickets' guitarist, and composer of The Everly Brothers' "Walk Right Back" and Bobby Fuller's "I Fought the Law). Jimmy Torres of The String-A-Longs' "Wheels" fame has a story to tell, too, one in which is so violent that it's a miracle he survived and is still with us. Guitarist George Tomsco of the famed '60s guitar-instrumental Fireballs band appears here, too, as does the late great rock-and-roll inspirer, Clyde Hankins. Keith McCormack (composer of "Sugar Shack"), and Robert Kelly, who got his start in one of Jack Ruby's clubs in Dallas, Texas, are also spotlighted. Yes, that Jack Ruby-the infamous nightclub owner who shot and killed the alleged assassinator of President John F, Kennedy: Lee Harvey Oswald. The King of Fuzz Guitar, Davie Allan ("Blues Theme"), and Sonny West (rockabilly singer, guitarist and composer of Buddy Holly's "Oh Boy " and "Rave On" fame) complete this magnificent presentation of eleven compelling, "pull no punches" biographies. Composed in article form, these interviews are in-depth, revealing and informative. Starting with each artist's childhood and continuing to the present, this book travels a multitude of miles. The tone is conversational and casual, making for consistently easy and interesting reading.

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