Arthur Kovalovsky & Sons - Book Now Available

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Deepfins

Four years in the making, my book detailing the history of legendary reelsmith, Arthur Kovalovsky and his family is now available. It chronicles Arthur's early years in Hollywood, CA, the family's tackle and gunsmithing business, early big game fishing history, and the beautiful reel designs of Arthur's two sons, Oscar and Lewis.

This exceptionally crafted book is packed with stunning photography and letters and documents from the Kovalovsky estate. It includes an in-depth examination of all the reels, including patent drawings, descriptions, and pictures of the internal mechanics of the different models.

"Destined to become a part of the Smithsonian...one of the most comprehensive, inspiring and engaging books on the sport I've ever read." - Michael Fowlkes, producer and director of the award-winning fishing series, Inside Sportfishing and the documentary film series, The History of Sportfishing

"The absolute best work on fishing tackle I have ever read."  - Mike Cacioppo, author of the books, Chronological History of Penn Reels and Ocean City Fishing Reels - A Collector's Guide, 1922-1957


Book Features:
- Limited Edition
- 300 Signed Copies
- Hard Cover
- Slipcase
- Offset Printed
- Sewn Binding
- 384 Pages
- 12" X 10" landscape orientated
- 800+ Images
- Printed in North America on 100# gloss paper
- $185 + postage


For more information and to order, PM me or visit http://www.kovalovskybook.com/.

Thanks,
John Bechtold
"As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote. I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts."

--Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

1badf350

I love this book. I bought my copy from John in person. You won't be disappointed. The quality of the construction is second to none.
-Chris

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them."
John Wayne as J.B. Books in "The Shootist"

Vintage Offshore Tackle

Quote from: 1badf350 on October 15, 2024, 08:50:13 PMI love this book. I bought my copy from John in person. You won't be disappointed. The quality of the construction is second to none.

Me too!

Swami805

My book came in the mail today, beautifully written and illustrated.  WOW! 
Do what you can with that you have where you are

Vintage Offshore Tackle

Quote from: Swami805 on October 19, 2024, 12:56:31 AMMy book came in the mail today, beautifully written and illustrated.  WOW! 

Glad to hear that Sheridan.

Cuttyhunker

Not cheap
Everything is absolutely first class. 
Thank You John :d
Doomed from childhood