Decazes

1982 · ref. 33807 — Norman OK: University of Oklahoma Press 1982. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Oblong quarto. Unpaginated. Original photographic dust-jacket over red and brick cloth with gold lettering on spine. Free front endpaper inscribed and signed by William S. Banowsky. In this remarkable work of commentary and striking photographs Dr. William S. Banowsky tenth president of the University of Oklahoma and Daisy Decazes French-born photographer capture the essence of Western Oklahoma. This book is magnificently illustrated with 75 color photographs reflecting the richness of color and the immensity of space that typify Western Oklahoma. Among Decazes' photographs are prairie dogs a drift fence a lunging rodeo bull light-spangled drilling rigs and weather-crumbled soddies. Dust-jacket binding and interior in overall very good condition. University of Oklahoma Press hardcover books