Eric Sloane’s Sketchbook of Roadside Americana – Return To Taos 1960 [Hardcover] Eric Sloane

Description

Original 1960 edition. Former library copy. Missing dustjacket. Hardcover has some shelf wear at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This delightful sketchbook offers a rare glimpse into the artistic journey of Eric Sloane, one of America’s most celebrated chroniclers of early American life and architecture. Published in 1960, “Return To Taos” captures Sloane’s travels through the Southwest, where he found inspiration in the region’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Through his evocative pen-and-ink sketches, Sloane immortalizes the crumbling adobe structures, weathered wooden signs, and rustic roadside attractions that once dotted the highways of New Mexico and Colorado. More than mere drawings, these sketches are a poignant testament to a rapidly vanishing way of life, preserving the essence of a bygone era before it faded into obscurity. Despite its well-loved condition, this former library copy remains a cherished artifact for collectors and enthusiasts of Americana, offering a unique portal into Sloane’s artistic vision and his enduring love for the nation’s diverse cultural tapestry.