{"product_id":"rough-and-ready-elizabeth-semmelhack-9780847874163","title":"Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots","description":"\u003cb\u003eA definitive cultural history that tracks cowboy boots from cattle trails to contemporary rodeo, revealing an American icon whose craftsmanship continues to shape national identity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom cowboy boots' humble origins to their elevation as cultural icons, this far-ranging volume chronicles how their distinctive designs and makers have shaped and been shaped by American culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEngaging narratives, insightful interviews, and vibrant images showcase the evolution through five transformative eras: \"Real\" explores multicultural origins and the authentic cowboys who wore them; \"Rodeo\" examines Western mythmaking through Wild West shows, early film, and dude ranches; \"Rhinestone\" delves into country western music, Nudie Cohn's designs, and the shifting archetypes from Gene Autry's moral code to John Wayne's tougher persona. \"Red\" investigates the boots' emergence as luxury commodities during the Reagan years and Urban Cowboy phenomenon, while \"Reclaimed\" presents contemporary reinterpretations across diverse communities--from LGBTQ+ and hip-hop artists to the Western-inspired fashion of Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplementing the authoritative foundation are thoughtful interviews that enrich the historical analysis: an indigenous voice essay provides cultural perspective, Nudie Cohn's origin story offers industry context, while conversations with both traditional craftsmen and innovative modern makers demonstrate how the cowboy boot continues to evolve while honoring its heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Semmelhack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0847874168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780847874163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli Electa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Elizabeth Semmelhack","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962040340735,"sku":"9780847874163","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_feaf436e-b1b8-4efc-a1aa-e31f380eb654.jpg?v=1750649140","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rough-and-ready-elizabeth-semmelhack-9780847874163","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}