Overview
Giles Catchpole, one of the most popular and amusing contributors to the Shooting Gazette, together with the renowned and brilliant cartoonist Bryn Parry, have loaded up another game bag's worth of sharply written and wittily observed shooting types and unleashed them onto an expectant readership through The Second Barrel, a sequel to Shooting Types. Their characters appear in a monthly column in the Shooting Gazette; in which Catchpole wickedly and brilliantly observes the eccentricities of the sportsmen, dogs, beaters, hosts and supporting characters all of which are superbly illustrated by Bryn Parry's perceptive and humorous cartoons. Every Shot or shooting enthusiast will recognise many of the characters in this book. An ideal gift which will without doubt become an essential addition to every country sportsman's bookshelf. AUTHOR: Giles Catchpole is the author of Birds, Boots & Barrels; Shooting Types; and What a Chap Really Wants in Bed and is a regular contributor to the Shooting Gazette Bryn Parry is one of Britain's Best-known countryside cartoonists. His other books include Dog Training with Mr. Perks, Mad Dogs and Englishmen; Sex in the Country; Shooting Types; Shooting Top Tips; 101 Shooting Excuses and Home on the Range. He is CEO of the charity Help for Heroes, which he co-founded with his wife Emma in 2007
Full Product Details
Author: Giles Catchpole ,
Bryn Parry
Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Quiller Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.046kg
ISBN: 9781846891137
ISBN 10: 1846891132
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 22 July 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
When genius meets genius the outcome is perfection. And the two men behind this book fall into that category, as regular Shooting Gazette readers will be well aware. Giles Catchpole has a unique understanding of the different characters involved in shooting, and with his mischievous sense of humour and understanding of the language, his words give pleasure enough in themselves. However, when united with Bryn Parry's simply superb cartoons, the combination is unstoppable... Every shooting household should have a copy of this book — it is pure fun and you might just recognise yourself and your friends in some of the stereotypes. * Shooting Gazette * A brilliant book observing the eccentricities of sportsmen, dogs, beaters, hosts and supporting characters. Shooting Types is a must-have book for anyone interested in the sport. Bryn Parry's witty yet excellent cartoons of characters which will be recognised by everyone really bring this book to life. In this sequel to Shooting Types, Catchpole once again brilliantly observes the eccentricities of sportsmen, dogs, beaters, hosts and supporting characters, all of which are superbly illustrated by Bryn Parry's perceptive and wickedly humorous cartoons. This book shows the brilliant observations of the eccentricities of the sportsmen, dogs, beaters and hosts. Every shooting enthusiast will recognise many of the characters in this book, all illustrated with Bryn Parry's perceptive and humorous cartoons. All sporting life is here, with wickedly accurate cartoons and laugh-out loud text. A book that should grace every sporting gent's loo. * Shooting & Conservation Magazine *
When genius meets genius the outcome is perfection. And the two men behind this book fall into that category, as regular Shooting Gazette readers will be well aware. Giles Catchpole has a unique understanding of the different characters involved in shooting, and with his mischievous sense of humour and understanding of the language, his words give pleasure enough in themselves. However, when united with Bryn Parry's simply superb cartoons, the combination is unstoppable... Every shooting household should have a copy of this book - it is pure fun and you might just recognise yourself and your friends in some of the stereotypes. * Shooting Gazette *
When genius meets genius the outcome is perfection. And the two men behind this book fall into that category, as regular Shooting Gazette readers will be well aware. Giles Catchpole has a unique understanding of the different characters involved in shooting, and with his mischievous sense of humour and understanding of the language, his words give pleasure enough in themselves. However, when united with Bryn Parry's simply superb cartoons, the combination is unstoppable... Every shooting household should have a copy of this book - it is pure fun and you might just recognise yourselves and your friends in some of the stereotypes. Shooting Gazette
Author Information
Giles Catchpole writes the Uncle Giles column in the Shooting Gazette and shoots regularly with friends. His previous titles include Birds, Boots & Barrels (9781904057048) and Shooting Types: The Second Barrel (9781846891137). Bryn Parry is one of Britain's best known countryside cartoonists. His cartoons appear in country magazines, and he has illustrated countless products with his witty, detailed, and perceptive pictures. Bryn Parry lives with his wife, Emma, their three children and two dogs in Wiltshire.
