The publisher Michael Russell (1933-2020), patron of a discriminating non-fiction list, tells in an introduction how these two books, here first presented in one volume, came to be written: "In 1983 a television advertisement was first shown that quite overwhelmingly caught the popular imagination. Three-quarters (74%) of those aged 35 to 44 also remember the ad, which given they would have been under 15 when the ad was aired, is testament to its strength. Despite being more than three decades old, 65% of people remember the ad, which rises to 91% among those aged 45 to 54 and 84% among the over-55s, according to YouGov Omnibus. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Mystery as Prince Andrew's favourite club Tramp - which once played host to stars.

The 48-page folio was published by tackle dealer William Blacker in 1842 and went on to become one of the most definitive guides to fly fishing.It was said to have transformed angling from a gentlemen's pursuit into a hobby for people from all social circles.

Blacker was an expert salmon and trout fisherman and his fly designs were so radical his book became an instant hit. INSCRIBED by the actor Norman Lumsden in blue ink to title page: 'To John Harper | with best wishes | J. The veteran star, who worked as a commercial artist and singer before turning to acting, died on Wednesday night in Ealing hospital, west London. Hartley is a fictional character in a popular advertisement promoting the British Yellow Pages, first shown in 1983 when British Telecom was privatised.Good Morning Britain viewers demand Richard Madeley be dropped as he asks guest who lost 21 relatives when their house was bombed in Gaza: 'How close were you to your brothers? Diddy transforms into Batman as he arrives at Halloween party in a Batmobile whileChloe Bailey channels Mrs. It was originally sold with 33 pre-made flies, 31 of which still remain, plus all the materials needed to make more. Stories from Yorkshire schooldays in the early 1930s and outings on chalk stream and loch to a starling conclusion half a lifetime later on a Scottish summer night. If you're old enough to remember the 1980s, you must have seen the famous Yellow Pages TV advert that revolves around an elderly gent trying to track down a rare book - Fly Fishing, by J.

Russell wrote the book, an anecdotal memoir rather than a manual (subtitled 'Memories of Angling Days'; Peter Lapsley is acknowledged for technical assistance), and it was published by Stanley Paul in 1991, its sequel in 1992. The genesis of this book was a series of television advertisements for the Yellow Pages telephone directory during the 1980s. If you're interested in fly fishing and require high-quality, durable storage solutions, Solent Plastics' range of marine and waterproof storage products will provide protection against the elements for your equipment - whether you're a professional angler or you go fishing just for fun.

First editions of Blacker’s Art of Angling were printed in London and Edinburgh, but we can find reference to no other example of this work being printed by Howlett and Son. It was so realistic that the viewing public didn't realise the author was a fictional character, who had been dreamed up by the marketing team behind the Yellow Pages' advert. Certainly Michael Russell, drawing on childhood memories of fishing holidays in Yorkshire, was able to adopt the perfect tone for J R Hartley’s reminiscences. During his long and distinguished career, Mr Lumsden was one of composer Benjamin Britten's favourite singers, with the roles of Superintendent Budd in Albert Herring and Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night's Dream written especially for his bass voice.

The factual book used the knowledge and expertise of experienced anglers to promote their techniques, tips and locations. Good Morning Britain viewers demand Richard Madeley be dropped as he asks guest who lost 21 relatives when. R. Hartley is a fictional character invented by the Yellow Pages advertising executives - but a character so realistic that almost 35 years later, he still rings true. TikToker hunted by police over sickening pro-Palestine mice attacks at McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham. Mike Ellis, writing for the Indianapolis News, said that the book succeeds as a parody of "the tradition of genteel autobiographies about English country life".With the UK showing signs of economic recovery following the recession in 1980, Condron decided the time was right to try something different and he put the campaign out to tender, with a two-word brief: increase usage.