The World According to Baxter Black: Quips, Quirks & Quotes [Hardcover]

Baxter A. Black (Author), Etienne Etcheverry (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2008

This book is a collection of mental pictures, slippery alliterations, verbal hors d'oeuvres, and a trail of broken consonants that may miss the point but still lead you on to the next page.

This brand new 156 page hardcover book from Baxter is a crossbred collection of cowboy slight of hand, humor, and perspective. It s filled with Baxter s vaguely skewed philosophical observations, and heavily embellished with authentic cowboy cartoons by A-10!

Start your day with laughter, as you read Baxter s view on Golf, Punkin Roller Rodeos, Canine Time or Pestilence! Perfect for a quick shot of cowboy hilarity anytime!

Now, you can have the whole world in your hands . . . or at least a cow trail that crosses the cowmalogical divide.

Editorial Reviews

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. . . It's (The World According To Baxter Black) tooled up with the similes, metaphors, and nuance to blast away your cynicism and deliver rip snorting laughter out of the blue. Like the doctor ordered, ' . . . this book is full of Baxterisms, not to be confused with serious writing.' Imperfect Example: 'Our chartered fishing vessel proved as seaworthy as a Crescent wrench.' --Bob Howdy PhD, Exchange Publishing

About the Author

Baxter Black has a distinctive view of the world around him . . . framed by cat claw, gila monsters and horned cows. Baxter has the ability to see the humor in hard times, the good in bad horses, and the beauty in Wabi Sabi. A perspective shaped by squinting, but keeping both eyes open!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 156 pages
• Publisher: Coyote Cowboy Co; First Edition edition (August 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939343525
• ISBN-13: 978-0939343522
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, January 28, 2010

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M. German (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World According to Baxter Black: Quips, Quirks & Quotes (Hardcover)

Another great book from Baxter Black. I never tire of reading his quips and observations. Baxter Black is one of the great raconteurs of our time and truly a national treasure.

5.0 out of 5 stars For an alternate view of the world, October 5, 2011

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G. P. Smith (Coos Bay, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World According to Baxter Black: Quips, Quirks & Quotes (Hardcover)

Baxter Black is perhaps better known to the "cowboy" world. Mores the pity for that. He is a refreshing non PC observer of life who will leave you laughing and thinking. If you think you have nothing in common with the riders of the range and providers of our beef think again. You just might become a fan.