American Cowboys, by Anouk Krantz (Hardcover)

Set in a stunning large-format book, the pages within inspire with a fresh and contemporary perspective of the cowboy culture, the families, men, women, children as well as rodeo and ranching communities in the heartland of the great American West and beyond Anouk's newest work, American Cowboys, provides an inspiring homage to our American pioneering spirit and its enduring strength that is alive and well in today's contemporary world\nHaving earned wide acclaim for her bestselling Wild Horses of Cumberland Island (2017) and West: The American Cowboy (2019), this new collection of work that is American Cowboys is Anouk's strongest work yet. Join Anouk Masson Krantz in her solo journey across America where she reveals the intimate lives and families of this private, elusive icon of our American West. Through her lens Anouk showcases an incredible journey from an outsider's perspective into the private world of the American cowboy. Real people and real stories ― a remarkable and inspiring story of people coming together to share their lives and celebrate the nation's cowboy culture. This book is a must-have title among Anouk's fine collections of photographs. Anouk's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across America. She is renowned for her large-scale contemporary photography and her use of white space that defines her elegant, minimalistic style. Reviews An ode to America's legendary cowboy culture. ― Huck Magazine Stunning images in fine art photobook capture the 'strength and dignity' of America's cowboys and their breathtaking Wild West home….The book captures the pioneering spirit of modern cowboys and cowgirls, turning the camera on high-stakes rodeos, hard-working ranchers and horseback rides across stunning desert landscapes. ― Daily Mail About the Author Born and raised in France, Anouk Krantz moved to the United States in the late 1990s. Living in New York, she completed her high school at the Lycee Francais and earned her bachelor degree while working for a lifestyle magazine. Following college she worked at Cartier's corporate office in New York that oversees the Americas. Anouk later studied at the International Center of Photography and has developed several notable bodies of work, including Wild Horses of Cumberland Island and West: The American Cowboy. Her work has appeared in prominent galleries and museums, and earned accolades from the International Photography Awards and International Monochrome Awards. Her books and her art have been praised by international publications, such as Vanity Fair, Town & Country, Time, Harper's Bazaar, Daily Mail UK, and Garden & Gun, among many others.