David Coggins is the author of “The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life” (Scribner). His previous books include “The Optimist,” “Men and Manners” and the NY Times best-seller “Men and Style” (Abrams). He writes The Contender, a newsletter about style, travel and design. His work appears in numerous publications, including Esquire, the Financial Times magazine and Robb Report. He lives in New York.
Books in order of publication:
Men and Style: Essays, Interviews and Considerations – 2016
Men and Manners: Essays, Advice, and Considerations – 2018
The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life – 2021
The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life – 2024
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