Revealing Character: Texas Tintypes

Revealing Character: Texas Tintypes by Robb Kendrick. Published by Bright Sky Press, Albany, TX, 2005. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 196 Pgs. ISBN 1931721572. LCCN 2005045365. Foreword by John Graves. The 19th century cowboy embodies the history of Texas and the character of Texans, and in the eyes of the world is the American prototype. In the minds of many, the Texas Cowboy is only icon, myth or legend. However, award-winning photographer Robb Kendrick has traveled the state to record this uniquely American lifestyle that not only survives but flourishes. Working in the historical ferrotype, or tintype, method of photography developed in the mid-19th century, he captures the images and stories of working cowboys for this book. These commanding portraits and the accompanying text reveal the cowboys' lives and character, and showcase an important aspect and essence of Texas history. Description text copyright 2014 BooksForComfort. Item ID 29300.