Ocean Fishes Paintings of Saltwater Fish

About this book

The captivating watercolors of James Prosek, the artist the New York Times calls "the Audubon of the fishing world." In the tradition of his acclaimed Trout: An Illustrated History, renowned naturalist, artist, and fisherman James Prosek captures thirty-five of the most pursued game fish – from striped bass to tarpon, swordfish to bonefish – as well as many creatures that share these marine ecosystems through rich, highly detailed watercolors painted specifically for this volume.

Each painting reflects Prosek’s individual experience with a single fish. The artist traveled the world to experience firsthand each species just out of the water before the fish lose their true colors. The original works are life-size portraits (from a 14-inch porgy to a 12-foot blue marlin), and details from the originals are reproduced at full size to give a sense of scale.This book is a must-have for saltwater anglers, conservationists, art lovers, and anyone passionate about the beauty of the coastline and the mysteries swimming off its shores.

The deluxe edition includes a limited edition print suitable for framing, signed by the artist, James Prosek. The book for the deluxe limited editon is bound in a special case embossed with the outline of one of Prosek's iconic fish. Book and print are nestled together in a beautiful cloth clamshell case featuring a tipped-on image on top and a silk pull ribbon within.

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Biography

James Prosek made his authorial debut with Trout: An Illustrated History, and is a contributor to the New York Times. He also cofounded the conservation initiative World Trout with Patagonia owner Yvon Chouinard. Robert M. Peck is a curator and senior fellow of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Christopher Riopelle is curator of post-1800 paintings at the National Gallery, London. Peter Matthiessen is a National Book Award-winning novelist and nonfiction writer.