Fish and be Damned or the Night Crawler's Companion

First edition, published in Great Britain in 1956. A quirky and highly collectible piece of classic fishing humour from a bygone era, written and illustrated by noted humourist and cartoonist Lawrence Lariar. This delightfully satirical volume pokes affectionate fun at fishermen of every variety - from the self-proclaimed casting expert to the chronic exaggerator whose fish somehow grows several inches larger with every retelling. Lariar gleefully dismantles many of angling’s sacred “rules,” reminding readers that fishermen have always been eccentric creatures. Scarce today, particularly in sturdy condition, this is the sort of vintage angling title that looks perfectly at home beside old split-cane rods, Hardy reels and slightly embellished fishing stories. A lovely addition to any collection of classic sporting literature. Filled with classic b&w cartoons and illustrations throughout. Good, sturdy condition. Hardcover, 27.5cm x 20.5cm, 128 pages.