Boots, Buckles & Bolos - by Jim Arndt (Hardcover)

About the Book More than 200 photos of cowboy boots, buckles, and bolos take us on a Western journey through more than a century. From handcrafted examples of cowboy and cowgirl boots, decorative belt buckles fashioned by silversmiths and engravers, and slides for bolo ties, you can almost smell the boot leather feel the smooth stones and silver engraving. Book Synopsis An inspiring photo collection of vintage and new Western style accessories--many handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces. More than 200 photos of cowboy boots, buckles, and bolos take us on a Western journey through more than a century. From handcrafted examples of cowboy and cowgirl boots, decorative belt buckles fashioned by silversmiths and engravers, and slides for bolo ties, you can almost smell the boot leather feel the smooth stones and silver engraving. Cowgirls, cowboys, or anyone who loves Western wear can put on these iconic symbols of the cowboy, wherever they are in the world. About the Author Jim Arndt is a nationally recognized advertising and editorial photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work has been exhibited in galleries in Minneapolis, Santa Fe, Taos, Austin, and Paris, France. His clients include Wrangler, Ronnie Dunn, Dodge/Ram, Winchester, Marty Stuart, Coors, Harley-Davidson, Marlboro, and Chevrolet. In addition, Jim has taught at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. Arndt's publications include The Cowboy Boot Book , 100 Years of Western Wear , Art of the Boot , Cowboy Boots , Art of the Cross , Art of the Buckle , Art of the Skull , Art of Turquoise , How to Be a Cowboy , and Buckaroo Boots .