Amazon.com Review
Perhaps no one loves trout as much as James Prosek, who by age 20 journeyed thousands of miles and through 49 states to depict in watercolors all 70 subspecies of North American wild trout at least four times for this definitive volume on the subject. He details the diversity and brilliant range of colors in the species with his paintings, which are accompanied by written snippets, including angling anecdotes, historical sketches and personal reminiscences. At the devastating rate that trout are being lost to hybridization, displacement and extinction, we should be thankful that Prosek's obsession has led to this beautiful document of the species now, before it is too late.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 14 reviews)

Great Book and a Work of Art by Mike Swick

5 Stars
April 02, 2009
I highly recommend this book for anyone's fly fishing library. The watercolor illustrations are excellent, framing quality if you desire to cut the illustrations out. The short explanations are informative and provide a detailed history of how the trout came to be in certain rivers. The book complements well with Robert Behneke's book "About Trout".

Fisherman's pinup book by J. J. Naleway (Eugene, OR)

4 Stars
January 12, 2008
A nice book for the fisherman or woman, with painted pictures of all the species and short descriptions. Also nice for artists who paint. Could be framed, if you are interested in design.

Trout: An Illustrated History....Torn Jacket by D. Pomerantz (AZ and OR)

3 Stars
December 25, 2007
I received Trout: An Illustrated History from Amazon 12/07, I have never had any bad experiences with Amazon ever...But this is the holiday's and this book Trout: An Illustrated History was a gift for my husband, I received it with a "ripped up" Jacket!!! not expected from Amazon.com so I'm disappointed. Quality control!!! what happened Amazon? The book itself is very beautiful written with exceptional water color art, and we have another book from same author and I highly recommend it, if you have a trout lover in the family this book will surely please them.

The eye of the beholder. by Dennis C. Propson (Rochester, Mi. United States)

5 Stars
August 29, 2006
This book will be different things to different people. I can't speak to the accuracy of the text as one critic has but I will say that I learned a few interesting things. As a hobbiest illustrator and amature artist, I do appreciate the excellent work of the young trout enthusiast and author. I would not consider the comments of our friend the "scientific illustrator" who claims, "On my first attempts at color, i could easily do that kind of work." Well said. I eagerly await your comments on Picasso's "bicycle parts". This book is not a masterpiece but a work of art. I don't believe it to profess to be the definitive word on trout, yet it offers some interesting tidbits. Most of all this book resides in the place that borders two wonderful worlds; that of trout and that of art. For those who are intrigued by either world, this book will make a very welcomed addition to your library. For those of us captivated by both worlds, this book is an absolute must.

This Book is a Work of Art by Tracey T. (St. Paul, mn.)

5 Stars
August 10, 2005
I first saw this book while on vacation in Montana. I thought the pictures were just beautiful. When I got back home I bought the book so that I could have many of the pictures framed for our trout themed bedroom at our lake cabin.

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