A true fly-fishing enthusiast
John Gierach grew up in the USA, more precisely in the Middle West, where he studied philosophy. He then moved to the American West, in Colorado, where he discovered fly-fishing. A passion that soon became all-consuming, and led him to write numerous books on his fishing adventures.
An impressive bibliography
John Gierach is the author of over twenty books, many of them published in French by Gallmeister. He has also contributed to various American fishing and outdoor magazines, and even wrote a monthly column for the famous New York Times.
In 1994, the American Federation of Fly Fishers awarded him the Roderick Haig-Brown Lifetime Achievement Award. This prize is awarded to authors who promote the philosophy of fly-fishing, as well as respect for nature, rivers and their inhabitants.
Humor, philosophy and fishing
Through his various books, John Gierach has expressed his passion for fly fishing. His writings are imbued with humor and philosophical questions. His writing is personal, sensitive and witty, and also raises important universal questions. John Gierach's work reflects a philosophical wisdom that blends reflection and irony.
Under his pen, fly fishing is much more than a fishing technique. It's a way of life, an endless search for the riches that nature has to offer, and an ode to contemplation and the present moment.
Whether you're an avid fisherman or a keen reader, John Gierach's writing will take you deep into the wilderness, without forgetting the foibles of the human condition.
Like Ernest Hemingway or Norman Maclean, John Gierach will always be remembered as a talented and funny author who brought fishing to life. Don't hesitate to delve into his works for your own pleasure.
John Gierach's bibliography
John Gierach's books published in French by Gallmeister :
- We've fished so much
- A madman's paradise
- Standing in the river
- Still life with trout
- On the grave of an unknown fisherman
- A rotten day in trout heaven
- Dancing with the trout
- Sex, death and fly fishing
- There, the trout
- Even the trout are having a bad day
- Trout & Co
- A treatise on Zen and the art of fly-fishing
