Kansas City, MO.: Lowell Press, 1975. Classic text features Montana artist Bob Scriver's award-winning Rodeo Series of sculpture, a collection of bronze masterful sculptures which pays tribute to the rodeo cowboys and individual events of the rodeo sport. The sculptures were cast by Scriver at his foundry in Montana, using the ancient Cere Perdue (Lost Wax) investment casting process. Includes a short biography of Bob Scriver by Douglas Petty. 96 pgs. Illustrated, including full-page color photographs by Asger Mikklesen of the 32 Rodeo Series sculptures. Signed by Bob Scriver on the half-title page. Gilt spine. Dustjacket has a few tiny closed edge tears, two of which are taped on the inside, and some rubbing/chipping to spine edges; rear dustjacket has a small tear near the edge. In mylar. Minimal shelfwear to text. . Signed by the Artist. First Edition. Denim Cloth. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Mikklesen, Asger. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: AR-107
Title: An Honest Try: An Essay in Bronze: SIGNED
Author: Scriver, Bob
Illustrator: Mikklesen, Asger
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 091350422X
ISBN 13: 9780913504222
Publisher: Lowell Press
Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO.
Date Published: 1975
Keywords: Sculpture, Art, Culture, Bronze, Metalwork, Cowboys, Rodeo, Horses, Photography, Montana, Americana, History
Bookseller catalogs: Art & Design;
Size: Folio - over 12" - 15"

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