The Books

DUE FOR RELEASE JULY 2012

'A Fool and His Eel’ by Mark Walsingham charts a life spent in awe of nature, and all it has to offer, but mainly spent in pursuit of fish – all manner of fish.

He is probably best known for his ‘Ashmead Diaries’ series in Carpworld, but this is far from just an extension of that. Wi...Read More

LEATHERS & SPECIALS ARE SOLD OUT - DUE OUT MAR '12

Following on from the popularity of the Horton Chronicles, it was an obvious progression to go down Welley Road to the legendary Wraysbury One. As much a part of angling history as any other lake you could mention, this huge lake has tested the resilience and skills of man...Read More

We commisioned John Grant to produce the cover for the Horton Banned Limited Edition hardbacks, and when we saw it we were stunned. So much so that we thought it would make a wonderful picture to hang on any carp anglers wall. Or that special gift when you've run out of ideas!

The picture depicts Shoulders, The Woodcarving and Tetley's Common&nbs...Read More

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Having lived, and fished, in the beautiful county of Sussex for fifty years, Clive decided that it was time a few more people knew about its beauty, and the wealth of carp fishing it holds.

So, for the past year or so, he has spent his time hunting out as many waters as possible that hold carp, of any size. From secluded &frac1...Read More

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We said we wouldn’t be doing a re-print yet, but then we started getting more and more enquiries and realised that there were a lot of people trying to get hold of a copy, and the only way they could get one was to pay an exorbitant amount on So, we’ve decided to do a re-print, but not just a straight second re-print. &n...Read More

Well known for his angling exploits, Chilly has now written the book that many of us have been waiting for – a book about his life; and what a life. The carp fishing part of his life has been well documented but, here, we also find out how much it is just that – a part of his life.

From over two decades in the Army, to his love and devotion for his bel...Read More

Now here’s a book that many people have been waiting to be written for some time!

Not only is it an eye-opening and humorous account of the angling exploits of one of England’s best known anglers, but also an in depth look at one of the worlds best known carp lakes – Lake Cassien.
 
Steve Briggs’ love affair with this great l...Read More

Ten years after the release of the highly acclaimed Myth, Keith has finally acceded to demand and written the sequel. But this is more than just a follow on from its predecessor.

Ten years is a long time, and lots can change, and this can be felt in the depth of The Keeper. Keith has obviously put a lot more into writing this follow up, and that can be seen in th...Read More

When the Myth first came out it was seen as quite an innovation, and although by no means the first fictional account about carp and carp angling, the story of the convoluted paths of a young boy and a small carp which eventually, after three decades, intertwine, is a flowing, amusing and heartbreaking tale that identifies with many of the emotions and situations that we, as...Read More

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We have produced a NUMBERED Limited Edition hardback of just 100 copies with a cloth covering and a special dust jacket presented to you in a slip case, of which 2 ONLY have become available.

We've had the dust cover drawn by John Grant and have made a couple of 'special changes' to m...Read More

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In Carp fishing terms, the history of Horton Church Lake is relatively short, a mere two decades which, when compared to the likes of Redmire, Wraysbury, Darenth and Yateley makes it barely a teenager. But in that time, its place in the pages of English Carp fishing has been written many times.

The Ho...Read More

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This is the third booked produced by Freebird and this leather edition copy of The Keeper is offered in soft black quality calf's leather, rounded spine with a ribbon marker and superbly embossed in silver foil. It's presented in a fully closeable black embossed leatherette case.


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Having got the authors rights back we are now pleased to offer the superbly finished Limited Edition leather bound copy of the 'Myth'. Like it's brother you'll receive it finished in black calf's leather with silver embossing on the cover and spine, also presented in a matching black leatherette pre...Read More

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Limited Edition leather bound copies of Ian Chillcott's book 'Light My Fire'

Superbly finished in maroon leather with gold embossing, rounded spine for quality with a ribbon marker and presented in a closable maroon leatherette gold embossed presentation box.

Only 50 available.  SOL...Read More

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Freebird Publishing are pleased to offer a Limited Edition leather bound copy of Cassien & Beyond by Steve Briggs.

Finished in fishing green calf's leather, gold embossing and ribbon marker - however, not to be read!! The book comes in it's own leatherette closable presentation box for safe keeping.

Only ...Read More

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This rare edition of the leather bound copy of The Horton Chronicles will be a very special edition to any book collectors collection.

The soft, distressed lambs leather that has been specially chosen will compliment this book and we have shopped around to find a protective case which will keep the book safe.

Only 60...Read More

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A limited number of hard back Special Edition copies of the 'Myth' have been produced with a one off black laminated cover. This edition will carry the Limited Edition tag and is presented in a black leatherette hard slip case.

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This will be your last chance to get hold of this Limited Edition Box Set containing new hardback, numbered copies of Keith’s classics ‘The Myth’ and the recently completed ‘The Keeper’. 

Presented in a black slip case with silver foil blocking on each side, of the books titles.
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