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THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE: A CELEBRATION OF STYLE AND By Bill Reynolds
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- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- “FORMER LIBRARY COPY, HAS LIBRARY TAG, A GOOD CLEAN READING COPY..........EBAY-ROOM”
- ISBN-10
- 159228034X
- Publication Name
- Lyons Press
- Type
- Hardcover
- Item Height
- 14.25 inches
- ISBN
- 9781592280346
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
159228034X
ISBN-13
9781592280346
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038736135
Product Key Features
Book Title
Art of the Western Saddle : a Celebration of Style and Embellishment
Number of Pages
172 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Equestrian, Horses, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Sports & Recreation, History
Format
Other
Dimensions
Item Weight
0.1 Oz
Item Length
14 in
Item Width
11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-057761
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"...incredible photographs...you'll find yourself looking at this coffee-table book again and again, and discovering something new every time."--Horse & Rider, "...incredible photographs...you'll find yourself looking at this coffee-table book again and again, and discovering something new every time."-- Horse & Rider
Dewey Decimal
685/.1
Table Of Content
Introduction: The Grace of Tradition (1) Origins (2) The Cow and Horse Culture (3) The Beginnings of Embellishment (4) Hollywood Horseback (5) A Settled West (6) The Saddle Renaissance (7) The Best of the Best, Old and New (8) A Thank-you to the Horses (9) Appendix: Resources (10) Glossary
Synopsis
Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004) Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin Award Spanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photographs and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. The ability for early man to domesticate and ride the horse created the rapid advancement of man's capability to travel and explore. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure. Illustrated with historic and contemporary examples of saddle style and decoration, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE highlights the work of makers such as Visalia Stock Saddle Company, Meana, Miles City Saddlery, Porter, Hamley, Edward H. Bohlin, McCabes, and Keyston Bros., along with contemporary makers such as Chas Weldon, Dale Harwood, Chuck Stormes, Don Butler, Chuck Treon, Jeremiah Watt, and many others. Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood Western; these include outfits belonging to the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Ken Maynard, and Buck Jones. THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE also provides a look at the many exquisite and unpublished examples of the finest in silver and gold overlay and filigree saddle silver created by the West's preeminent metalsmiths. Featuring 300 photographs, this volume is an absolute must for all equestrians, as well as for collectors and admirers of this unique and totally American craft., An elegant look at the evolution of saddle design and decoration, lushly illustrated with more than 300 full color photographs and drawings., Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004) Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin AwardSpanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photographs and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. The ability for early man to domesticate and ride the horse created the rapid advancement of man's capability to travel and explore. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure. Illustrated with historic and contemporary examples of saddle style and decoration, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE highlights the work of makers such as Visalia Stock Saddle Company, Meana, Miles City Saddlery, Porter, Hamley, Edward H. Bohlin, McCabes, and Keyston Bros., along with contemporary makers such as Chas Weldon, Dale Harwood, Chuck Stormes, Don Butler, Chuck Treon, Jeremiah Watt, and many others. Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood Western; these include outfits belonging to the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Ken Maynard, and Buck Jones. THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE also provides a look at the many exquisite and unpublished examples of the finest in silver and gold overlay and filigree saddle silver created by the West's preeminent metalsmiths. Featuring 300 photographs, this volume is an absolute must for all equestrians, as well as for collectors and admirers of this unique and totally American craft.
LC Classification Number
TS1032.R49 2004
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