Paul Brown: Master of Equine Art [Hardcover]

M. L. Biscotti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 2001

Offers a comprehensive look at the twentieth century sporting artist, Paul Brown.

Editorial Reviews

Review

If you aren't already enamored of this American artist's work, you will be after perusing the pages of this book. Moreover, you will find yourself equipped with vital information that will aid and abet your pursuit of a piece of genuine Paul Brown art or one of his illustrated books. (Lauren Giannini In and Around Horse Country )

About the Author

M. L. Biscotti is an avid collector of books and art relating to shooting, angling, and hunting. He is also the author of three other books, The Borzoi Books for Sportsmen, The American Sporting Book Series, and The Bibliography of American Sporting Books. He lives in Austinburg, Ohio. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 218 pages
• Publisher: Derrydale Press (August 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586670611
• ISBN-13: 978-1586670610
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,487,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great artist, disappointing book, July 19, 2004

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B. J. Lewis "write design" (Eagle Point, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul Brown: Master of Equine Art (Hardcover)

If you're a collector of Paul Brown art, this book is a must have. But it's very disappointing and vague in details. Books are cataloged by author and include publisher, date, #pp, dust jacket info, and a 1-liner of story. But the most needed feature is the art and the description is limited to 'black and white illustrations.' No mention pencil, pen, dry brush, or if there's drawings on every page or just a few. There's also very few examples of the art when the author could have attained permission to show an example from each book. The book does show aquatints and Brooks Bros. clothing ads, of secondary interest.
There is nice bio info. It is incredulous to learn the Paul Brown never rode a horse, yet no one can capture horse and rider like he can! (As long as the rider is a male!!).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing Book on a Great Equine artist, August 23, 2004

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Marilyn J. Ranson "skye88" (Elk Grove, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul Brown: Master of Equine Art (Hardcover)

I ordered this book sight unseen when it first came out. I was hoping for what is expected in a book about artists -- lots and lots of examples of the artist's work. So I was a very disappointed. It's a nice biography if you like to read, but if you like to turn the pages to be awed by equine art, don't buy this book. This author did not do justice to this famous equine artist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where's the art?, September 18, 2009

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TABrown (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paul Brown: Master of Equine Art (Hardcover)

My husband bought this for me new when it first came out. We were both disappointed; there are few illustrations. What I want to know is where can I get $300 for my barely touched copy and why on earth is this book worth so much?