Salt: Coastal and Flats Fishing Photography by Andy Anderson
“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 read and owned plenty of coffee table photography books about fishing. Most tend to concentrate on a species, like trout or Atlantic salmon or even bonefish. ButI’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 bookSaltexplores 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.Saltis 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—and essays by fly-fishing expert and author Tom Rosenbauer—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 asyou 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: Coastal and Flats Fishingby Andy Anderson and Tom Rosenbauer has more of a broad topic and isabsolutely 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.Saltis 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 stunningas 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 asWading, Boats, Fish, andFliesnot 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: Coastal and Flats Fishing Photography by Andy Anderson,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.  But they don’t, thankfully, always transport you very far away: many of the shots are of New England, and the Northeast. I always like seeing these places represented, to remind people that not only do we have great fishing here in New England, but we have great beauty as well. In the end, I was grateful to be reminded of how glad I am to live in New England.” ~New England On The Fly“Readers will experience the world’s greatest coastal fly-fishing destinations with thisstunning 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. ButSaltshows 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. (IncludingThe Drake2002 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 ofThe 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, thenSaltis the book for you." ~Tom McGuane“Andy Anderson can swap fish tales with the best of them. From the Bahamas to the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, the photographer and G&G contributor has spent nearly two decades documenting coastal fishing in all of its briny glory. Now, he has gathered almost two hundred of his favorite shots in Salt: Coastal and Flats Fishing, a gorgeous chronicle of waterborne adventure.Anderson captures fishermen as only a member of the tribe could, attuned to their dramas and joys. And when the going gets rough, he keeps on shooting. 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.Saltdistills the work of 20 years, during which Anderson has logged a lot of miles (and reeled in a few trophies), from the Berry Islands to Eureka, California. In their alternating tranquility and ferocity, 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. I want to visit the places and drink in the colors and the textures. 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. The combination of the two builds a good argument on why you should get out there and give fly fishing a try.” ~Snug Harbor Bay“A new book that should fit perfectly at the center of every saltwater-loving angler’s coffee tableisSALT: Coastal Flats Fishing.SALTis 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. Let’s be honest—that’s played out. 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. From the species (bonefish to striped bass) to boats and weather (and more), the broadly titled book is appropriate to the expanse of related content. In all, this offering is a welcomed contribution for all anglers.” -The Venturing Angler