Books

The Optimist

A modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by a lifelong angler. The Optimist makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport while sharing the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing.

“Anyone interested in fly fishing or curious how the sport could possibly be of interest to anyone should hop to David Coggins’s excellent The Optimist."
—The New York Times

“Immersive, true, pitch-perfect, and a soon-to-be classic. Coggins is a fresh voice in the fly-fishing canon, a wry genius, and the perfect guide for angler and non-angler alike.”
—Chris Dombrowski, author of Body of Water

Cover designed by John Gall. Scribner. $26.

Men AND Style

Men and Style is about what men wear and why, and asks interesting men how they arrived at their place in the world. A New York Times bestseller, the book includes essays, paintings, original artwork, archival images and personal photographs.

Men and Style focuses on interviews with men from the world of style and culture. Editors, writers, filmmakers, musicians and artists discuss lessons learned from their fathers, the mistakes they made and how they emerged to become better men. Some of the most dapper men in the world recount bad mustaches, misguided cologne choices and unfortunate prom tuxedos.

Men and Style celebrates singular men who’ve lived well. They’re smart enough to absorb the wisdom that’s hidden in the world, and even smarter to wear that wisdom lightly.

With a foreword by Glenn O’Brien. Designed by John Gall. Abrams. $30.

MEN AND MANNERS

Men and Manners makes the case for civility in the public realm. It doesn't tell you which fork to use or how to tie a bow tie, but it is going to remind men to set an example and always round up when tipping. The book is comprised of short essays, shorter interviews and lists of guidelines for men of all ages. It takes a lighthearted look at the conflicted state of manners today and offers advice for today’s man on subjects from toasting to texting to dating.

With contributions from writers, editors, designers, bartenders and other experts, Men and Manners celebrates the man who’s generous, dresses up for a flight and does his part to make society run a little more smoothly, and to do it all with a smile.

Illustrated by Christopher DeLorenzo. Abrams. $25.