Gareth Brookes' Compleat Angler: A Graphic Adaptation transforms Izaak Walton's 17th-century fishing classic into a stunning visual narrative. Through innovative illustration techniques, Brookes captures the meditative quality of Walton's original while making it accessible to contemporary readers. The adaptation becomes both homage and reinvention, exploring themes of patience, nature, and the contemplative life through a modern lens that honors the timeless appeal of fishing as philosophy.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because some classics need reimagining to reveal why they mattered in the first place. Brookes shows us that Walton's fishing guide was never really about catching fish, but about learning to pay attention, proving that the best adaptations find new ways to tell old truths.

DETAILS: • Author: Gareth Brookes • Publisher: Selfmadehero • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: June 17, 2025 • ISBN: 9781914224270 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business day