Photographed byArndt, Jim
Dewey Decimal685/.31/00973
Table Of ContentContents 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
SynopsisPeople all over the world love cowboy boots--one of America's greatest fashion contributions to the world. The history, anatomy, leathers, fit, care, makers, sellers, and famous wearers are all discussed in a lively manner while Beard's anecdotes and Texas charm will keep readers entertained. 135 color and 40 duotone photographs., 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.