Andy Anderson is an award-winning outdoor photographer who has shot for Outside, Garden & Gun, and Conde Nast Traveler, among other publications. Tom Rosenbauer is a lifelong fly fisher and author of more than twelve books on fly fishing, including Universe's The Orvis Guide to Small Stream Fly Fishing. Guy de la Valdène is the author of several books, numerous articles for Gray’s Sporting Journal, Sports Afield, and Field & Stream, and director of the highly acclaimed documentary Tarpon.
2014 National Outdoor Book Award Winner
"How best to describe this book? Dazzling. Simply dazzling. Andy
Anderson, the photographer of Salt, is a
consummate artist. His dramatic photography combined with an
equally dazzling design has created a book that is utterly
exhilarating in its depiction of the sport of coastal fishing.
Anderson comes at the subject from all angles, from close-up
to afar, from eye-level to point-of-view, and from under water
to its misty surface. His palettes range from brilliant color to
sepia tones to stark black and white. It is a masterful
merging of design and photography, a true work of art. The final
touch to this outstanding volume are a series of engaging
essays by noted fishing author Tom Rosenbauer." —National
Outdoor Book Awards Foundation
"A visually stunning voyage to America’s most amazing saltwater
fishing destinations. The book includes essays that bring readers
on memorable trips to some of the world's greatest fishing
locations."
—Covey Rise Magazine
"Photographer Andy Anderson brings a strong vision of coastal
angling to Salt, a riveting large-format album of museum-quality
images. Anderson's work reaches deep into the mesmerizing
experience of fishing at the edge of the sea with a take on angling
dominated by the broad sweep of marine horizons, the otherworldly
beauty of ocean-honed fish species, and the meditative
concentration of saltwater anglers. His anglers are dwarfed by
their task, diminutive against the indifference of coastal geology,
absurdly hopeful in their casts, gnomic guides at their sides
pointing the way. The vigorous poignancy of saltwater angling comes
through on every page." -Gray's Sporting Journal
“This is one of those books that has you in awe just handling it.
Big, heavy, high quality printing on heavy stock paper. Large full
spread photos and delicate and discrete text layout. A real coffee
table book in the classical sense. It will impress and fascinate
anyone who picks it up—even the non-angler.” -Global Fly Fisher
"Recommended for the fisherman who is wearied by this brutal
winter...I’ve never come across a fishing book like this: One that
concentrates on inshore fishing, from places like Montauk to places
like the Bahamas. Anderson’s photos within are amazing, especially
the cover shot, which will take your breath away. Rosenbauer’s
prose nicely fills the space between the shots. What I found
particularly cool about this book was the photos and descriptions
of various haunts in the northeastern salt, a geographical area
that’s been under-represented in past books about fishing." ~Forbes
Magazine
"Seasoned editorial and advertising photographer Andy Anderson’s
new book Salt explores America’s most amazing saltwater fishing
spots. Each section has an accompanying essay by Tom Rosenbauer…"
~Photo District News
"Andy Anderson has written an autobiography in pictures, a life on
the water. Salt is an eloquent modern paean to the strength and
beauty of the coastal waters he cares for at a time when that
environment is in danger of disappearing." ~Guy de la Valdène
“Our Picks Selection: Lean into the sea breeze, taste the brine,
feel the tug of the tide: This handsome collection of 180
large-size, full-color images—takes you on a guided tour of
America’s top fishing hot spots. You may not actually be the one
wading into the surf, casting the line and hauling in the striped
bass, tuna, and tarpon in New England, the Pacific Northwest, the
Bahamas, the Gulf Coast and the Florida Keys, but as you lose
yourself in this vividly illustrated ode to the sheer joy of
fishing, you might easily forget you’re not really there.”
-American Profile Magazine
“Most coffee table books on fishing revolve around a specific place
or a certain species. Salt has more of a broad topic and is
absolutely stunning. Anderson is one of my favorite photographers
in the commercial space right now and pretty much kills it with
everything that he does. Rosenbauer is the godfather of all things
fly fishing, having been at the Orvis Company for more than 30
years and authored a number of books on the subject. Salt is a big
book with large, expansive images that you can easily get lost in.
The chapters are broken up into categories like wading, boats,
fish, flies, guides, etc. Rosenbauer does an expert job of
transporting you to his favorite flat or stories of his crazy
friend’s boat called the ‘Weapon.’ If you’re in the market for a
good read with expertly crafted images on salt water fishing or
need a present for that angler in your life, I highly recommend
this book.” -Field & Stream, Fly Talk
“If you have ever watched a fisherman cast a line or have done it
yourself, you will find this an amazing book. The photography is
stunning as the author and photographer explore the North American
coastal edges as they explore America’s most exciting saltwater hot
spots. For those of us not familiar with the intricacies of the
sport of fishing, this is a refreshingly straight forward fountain
of information. Rosenbauer’s sections such as Wading, Boats, Fish,
and Flies not only was enlightening but it was done thru sharing
wonderful stories and experiences. The photography of Andy Anderson
is simply unbelievable. He captures movement in water, fishermen
and fish in almost poetic fashion. If you are a fisherman or
know one, this book will be a fantastic addition to their library.”
~Apogee Photo Magazine
“Salt a new coffee table book exclusively about saltwater
fishing, captures the beauty of these places. The photos are
gorgeous...this is a lush book dense on beauty and light on words.
Published by Rizzoli, who specializes in high-end coffee table
books like this, the book is the nicest I’ve seen on the subject.
The book is driven by photos by Andy Anderson, whose work is
incredible. Some of the photos in the book...are remarkable
as much for their quality as for how they were taken...these shots
transport you.” ~New England On The Fly
“Readers will experience the world’s greatest coastal fly-fishing
destinations with this stunning volume, an ideal gift for any
coast-lover’s library.” -Key West Magazine
“Andy Anderson was the first photographer that I couldn’t afford.
He got so good, so fast, that he was getting assignments from Ram
Trucks and Trump Hotel. But Salt shows why his stock soared: when
he did shoot flyfishing, there was nobody better. His close-ups are
superb, but it’s Anderson’s many shots of anglers from a
distance—wading the flats or the surf, or sitting in a skiff—that I
like best, several of which are in the book. (Including The Drake
2002 cover.) Tom Rosenbauer adds a level of writing to match the
photos, and the result is one of those rare coffee table books that
you’ll actually want on your table.” ~Tom Bie, Publisher of The
Drake
"If you want to understand the passion for fishing on the edge of
the ocean, or if you already have that passion but want to know why
you feel it so intensely, then Salt is the book for you." ~Tom
McGuane
“Andy Anderson can swap fish tales with the best of
them...Salt a gorgeous chronicle of waterborne
adventure. Anderson captures fishermen as only a member of the
tribe could, attuned to their dramas and joys. Whether bellying up
to a bonefish in the Florida Keys, watching a bluefin boat emerge
from a cloud of spray off the Atlantic coast, or capturing a wall
of roaring surf looking over a North Carolina beach, Anderson is
not afraid to put himself in the heart of the action—which helps
explain why he has lost about a dozen high-end cameras to the
elements over the years. As any angler can tell you, sometimes you
get the best results by stepping outside the mainstream.” ~Garden
and Gun
“Fishing, like photography, is a solitary pursuit, one that
requires vast reserves of patience, a sensitivity to subtle
movements, and lightning quick reflexes. Capturing the sport’s
hard-won pleasures on film requires still another helping of each,
which is why Andy Anderson, a T&C contributor and lifelong
fisherman himself, was able to produce such a magnificent book on
the subject. Salt distills the work of 20 years...the pictures owe
something to J.M.W. Turner.” ~Town & Country
“I am an old-time fishing guide, outdoor action photographer (with
numerous cover shots for the major outdoor magazines), and a
lifelong saltwater angler. I only tell you this so you can
understand my perspective and appreciation for Andy Anderson’s
amazing photography in this fantastic book. My experienced eye
thinks his work is awesome, and I am sure you will treasure it. It
is a great addition to any angler’s library.” ~Stu Apte
“The photos, by Andy Anderson, are vibrant in color and often full
or double page. They capture the serenity of a calm day, the
stunning flavor of a sunrise and the turmoil of a churning ocean.
Pictures of hooked tarpon, leaping and exploding from the foam,
will place you right in the middle of the action. You can easily
imagine yourself floating over the waters surface, eyes scanning
the horizon for signs of fish. Many of the photographs are so clear
and colorful that I almost want to tear them from the book and
frame them. Tom Rosenbauer's narrative in each chapter will
transport you into the world of fly fishing and Andy's photos will
drop you into the action.” ~Snug Harbor Bay
“A new book that should fit perfectly at the center of every
saltwater-loving angler’s coffee table is SALT: Coastal Flats
Fishing. SALT is an extraordinary accomplishment, featuring dozens
of photographs from Andy Anderson accompanied by essays by esteemed
saltwater aficionado, Tom Rosenbauer. The photographs and written
content take on a range of saltwater destinations and
scenery...both United States’ coasts are well captured. In
addition, the authors well-document the Southeast of the U.S. as
well as the Pacific Northwest...This is not a photo book of grip
and grin images. Instead, this book captures many dimensions of the
sport with images that are not only symbolic of the many
characteristics of saltwater angling, but also pictures that any
angler can imagine themselves a part of. In all, this offering is a
welcomed contribution for all anglers.” -The Venturing Angler
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