Revealing Character: Texas Tintypes by Robb Kendrick (Hardcover)

While most believe the Texas cowboy is a fading image of the past, Robb Kendrick’s tintypes capture not only the image of the present-day working cowboy, but the soul of the trade that has been handed down for generations.

America's first major contribution to the art of photography, whcih dates back to the heyday of the cattle drives (1850-1880), tintypes went on to become the country's favorite portrait format. A tedious and unforgiving method of photography that requires patience and commitment from both the subject and the photographer, posing for a tintype requires more time than modern point-and-shoot photography, and instructions must be followed carefully or the photograph will be ruined. The tintypes-eighty-five in all-are showcased and are accompanied by field notes that provide a look at each individual and his or her dedication to the cowboy way of life.

Hardcover, 2005 Bright Sky Press

Albany, Texas