The Cowboy Boot Book - Softcover

Beard, Tyler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879054719 ISBN 13: 9780879054717

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, 1992

Synopsis

It's a "pictorial guide to fancy footgear," states Texas Monthly. THE COWBOY BOOT BOOK has it all--history, anatomy, leathers, fit, care, makers, sellers, and famous wearers--even a glossary of boot terms for the novice. Beard's anecdotes and Texas charm will keep you entertained; Arndt's heart-stopping photos will keep you enthralled. The recent renaissance of artful bootmaking will keep this selling.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Contents Introduction Anatomy of a Boot The Perfect Fit From the Hide The Boot Factories Justin Nocona Tony Lama Lucchese Rocketbuster The Bootmakers Alan Bell Paul Bond Rusty Franklin Jay Griffith Eddie Kimmel James Leddy M. L. Leddy Dave Little Lee Miller Jack Reed Bo Riddle Dave Wheeler Boot Collectors Gallery of "Killer" Boots Western Stores Glossary Source Guide

About the Author:

Jim Arndt is nationally recognized photographer, with many books to his credit including Art of the Boot, The Cowboy Boot Book, and 100 Years of Western Wear. His work has been published and exhibited internationally.

Tyler Beard is the foremost expert on cowboy boots. He is the author of Art of the Boot, The Cowboy Boot Book, and 100 Years of Western Wear. He lives on a ranch with his wife, and together they run True West Design.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0879054719
• ISBN 13: 9780879054717
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144