JC2019 Report post Posted May 2, 2019 Hi I own some leather working books on process and creation but I'm wondering if you guys know of any "pretty to look at" coffee table style inspiration books that focus exclusively on leather? Almost like a fashion design book but just with leather, doesn't have to be fashion specific though. From veg tan, exotics... anything really could be mixed in or specific.... shoes.. handbags.. clothes, armory, etc? My current source is instagram / internet Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arashikage Report post Posted May 2, 2019 I have this one. It's more of an inspiration than instruction book. Handmade Shoes for Men https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Shoes-Men-László-Vass/dp/3848003686 I've heard good things about these books. Not sure if they're what you're looking for. The Cowboy Boot Book (Tyler Beard has a few books of cowboy boots)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MT2EPG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Dictionary of Leather Working (Lots of pictures of leather working tools)https://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Leather-Working-1700-1950-Allied-Trades/dp/0026067404/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=leather+tools&qid=1556797597&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC2019 Report post Posted May 2, 2019 Thanks for the reply. I own the first book, and yeah along those lines. I will take a loom at the boots one thanks. I wonder if there are other similar books outside of footware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chakotay Report post Posted May 2, 2019 I'm sure someone else will mention this, but "Packing Iron" is the quintessential book on western holsters. Full color, beautiful full-page picts of old school gun leather. Lots of ideas. I would put mine out on the coffee table but my kids would trash it. It's kinda hard to find and expensive when you do. Mine's got some dust cover tears, but in otherwise good shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 2, 2019 I was going to suggest Laslo Vass's book. Totally a coffee table book, much to my disappointment... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites