Joe De Yong, A Life in the West

Worth the wait: if you buy one book this year, make it this one. A long-awaited in-depth, superbly written biography and eye-popping collection of Joe De Yong letters, sketches, paintings and more that will be a treat for any western art fan or disciple of De Yong's mentor, Charles M. Russell. As ever, and with all of his previous publications, Bill Reynolds does not disappoint. The binding, the tiny details, glorious illustrations and superb layout are beautiful and draw you in, instantly. Stories about Joe's work in Hollywood include his contributions to such film classics as Shane, Red River, Union Pacific and Northwest Mounted Police. A must-have for any Westerner, western artist, and Russell fan. - Google Books