Revealing Character: Texas Tintypes - Hardcover

Kendrick, Robb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1931721572 ISBN 13: 9781931721578

Publisher: Bright Sky Press, 2005

Synopsis

America's first major contribution to the art of photography, whcih dates back to the heyday of the cattle drives (1850-1880), tintypes went on to become the country's favorite portrait format. A tedious and unforgiving method of photography that requires patience and commitment from both the subject and the photographer, posing for a tintype requires more time than modern point-and-shoot photography, and instructions must be followed carefully or the photograph will be ruined. The tintypes-eighty-five in all-are showcased and are accompanied by field notes that provide a look at each individual and his or her dedication to the cowboy way of life.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Winner of the 2006 National Western Heritage Award for best photography book presented by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and finalist for the 2006 Fred Whitehead Award for best design of a trade book presented by the Texas Institute of Letters.

About the Author:

Robb Kendrick is a photographer who works for Audubon, National Geographic, Life, Smithsonian, and Sports Illustrated. He also photographs advertising campaigns for such clients as Texas Tourism, Eddie Bauer, and Frost Bank.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bright Sky Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1931721572
• ISBN 13: 9781931721578
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 196