Friends on the Water
Atkinson’s evocative images record the many moments that build and bind relationships—moments that angling companions remember for a lifetime. Longtime and newfound friends, husbands and wives, fathers with their sons and daughters—all the permutations of human bonding are to be found in this wonderful book’s pages. And it’s not just person-to-person relationships that Atkinson cares about; there’s a special place in his heart for the friendship between a fisherman and his dog. It can be ordered at Amazon.com

Friends on the Water assembles the photos that, in his words, best illustrate Atkinson’s enthusiasm for wild and romantic places, and for the family, friends, and acquaintances with whom he has enjoyed them. Complementing the book’s beautiful pictures are quotes, essays, and stories from famous angler-writers including Ernest Schweibert, Nick Lyons, Zane Grey, Tom McGuane, and Margot Page. This year, there’s no better Father’s Day or birthday gift for the fly-fishing companion in your life.

The Greatest Fly Fishing Around the World sweeps us along on a worldwide journey to experience the beauty and thrill of fishing for trout and salmon, tarpon, permit, and bonefish. With more than 300 stunning photographs from the highly individual lens of renowned photographer R. Valentine Atkinson. The Greatest Fly Fishing Around the World is an irresistible visual and literary feast of the sport. Twenty-three essays from both contemporary and classic authors bring to life Atkinson's amazing photographs, making this a unique and essential addition to the library of every fly-fishing enthusiast. Amazon.com

Distant Waters the greatest flyfishing worldwide was my first book published in 1997 by Random House. It can be ordered directly from them (800 726-0600) or at Amazon.com or found in most sporting book stores.

Trout & Salmon the greatest flyfishing for trout and salmon worldwide was published in 1999 by the Lyons Press. It can be ordered directly from them (212 620-9580) or at Amazon.com or found in most sporting book stores.

Reviews
"The scenes are magical: the images three-dimensional; and the design impeccable. The photographer's talents are obvious."
-Atlantic Salmon Journal

"It is difficult for me to look through Atkinson's book and the images he has created and not think of him as a master painter. His images are like paintings. They capture intimate moments and everyday occurrences. the portraits, landscapes and still lifes blend his understanding of fishing with an absolute knowledge of chosen medium." -Bob White/Art Director