The significant merit and historical importance of vintage folk art fishing lures and tackle have remained largely undiscovered by the folk art community. This book will change that. Over 700 striking color photos and fascinating text presents vintage folk art fishing lures, predominantly from the first half of the 20th century, as small, exquisite, handcrafted treasures. Originally made only for catching fish, these lures were assembled from available materials and household supplies. Through their makers' vision and talent, miniature sculptures were created. Each lure is unique and personal. Detailed background, historical, and introductory sections complement photos conveying the limitless range of lure designs from primitives to elaborate folk art classics. Early folk artists including Bud Stewart, William Giles, and Burt Errett as well as contemporary artists Bob Baird, Aage Bjerring, Bill Grossman, C.B. Lewis, and C.E. Wilson are featured. First-ever detailed benchmarks to assess an individual folk art lure's quality, condition, authenticity, and value. This book is a treasure for fishermen and folk art collectors, displaying lures from both known and anonymous makers.
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Jeff Kieny s book celebrates a part of our angling heritage that has been largely unchronicled and it reminds us that not every lure that fooled a fish was conceived in a factory. His book is lavish, visually and intellectually stimulating and a work that will easily stand shoulder to shoulder with the best books produced on vintage fishing tackle. --- Gary Smith Assistant Editor, NFLCC Magazine --NFLCC Magazine
To say that the author has done both a comprehensive and dramatic job in researching and organizing this volume would have to be, at best, a colossal understatement. To page through the book s more than 700 color photos of vintage folk art lures is like being live, in person in a wonderful museum that showcases early 20th century one-of-a-kind fishing lures...
--- Stan Van Etten Owner, Publisher and Editor of Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine --Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Magazine
Our complaining can stop now, as Kieny has given us exactly what we have needed for decades; a comprehensive and attractive overview of all things related to folk art lures...Jeff shows off a veritable smorgasbord of wonderful lures, reproduced in full color and often to exact size. From tiny fly rod lures to massive musky baits, the ingenuity and originality of the artist are on display at all times... --- Dr. Todd E.A. Larson College Professor, Owner/Publisher of The Whitefish Press and Owner/Editor of the blog Fishing For History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle --Fishing for HIstory Blog
To say that the author has done both a comprehensive and dramatic job in researching and organizing this volume would have to be, at best, a colossal understatement. To page through the book s more than 700 color photos of vintage folk art lures is like being live, in person in a wonderful museum that showcases early 20th century one-of-a-kind fishing lures...
--- Stan Van Etten Owner, Publisher and Editor of Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine --Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Magazine
Our complaining can stop now, as Kieny has given us exactly what we have needed for decades; a comprehensive and attractive overview of all things related to folk art lures...Jeff shows off a veritable smorgasbord of wonderful lures, reproduced in full color and often to exact size. From tiny fly rod lures to massive musky baits, the ingenuity and originality of the artist are on display at all times... --- Dr. Todd E.A. Larson College Professor, Owner/Publisher of The Whitefish Press and Owner/Editor of the blog Fishing For History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle --Fishing for HIstory Blog
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