American Fish Decoy by Steven Michaan. Regular Edition
Author
Steven Michaan is the foremost collector of fish decoys in the United
States and this book illustrates over a hundred of the most striking
examples from his collection.
American Fish Decoys features over 100 images of the
most prized Ice Fishing Decoys from the Golden Age of Icefishing, with
masterpieces by carvers such as Oscar Peterson, Hans Janner, Sr., Augie
Janner, Yock Meldrum, Gordon "Pecore" Fox, Tom Schroeder, Grandpa Defer,
Cy Twombly, and many others. The book also features extensive
historical information and shows images of Native American Fish Decoys
going back over a thousand years.
The
printing of the book was done by a renowned art printer in Italy in six
colors with matte black pages. Special matte and gloss varnishes
allow the images of the carvings to appear as they would underwater, in glowing and exquisite detail.
American Fish Decoys features over 100 images of the most prized Ice Fishing Decoys from the Golden Age of Icefishing, with masterpieces by carvers such as Oscar Peterson, Hans Janner, Sr., Augie Janner, Yock Meldrum, Gordon "Pecore" Fox, Tom Schroeder, Grandpa Defer, Cy Twombly, and many others. The book also features extensive historical information and shows images of Native American Fish Decoys going back over a thousand years.
This book was designed to appeal to the most discriminating collector and will be treasured for many lifetimes.One of the most beautiful books ever published, American Fish Decoys is sure to please anyone who appreciates fishing and American folk art and America itself.