Flip Flops & Spurs

August 14, 2007 Jennifer June

I grew up in La Jolla. Warwick’s was the place I bought books, birthday cards and last-minute poster board for overdue science projects. My book signing had a wonderful mix of familiar faces and complete strangers.

For larger (and sometimes wider) versions of these photos see my Flickr page.

Cowboy Boots

On TV talkin’ about Cowboy Boots

August 8, 2007 Jennifer June

Did you see my segment on KUSI’s “Inside San Diego?” My boot is the one with pink flowers, a gift from a handful of master bootmakers.

The other boots shown on camera belong to Old Gringo’s 2007 Fall line. Coming soon to a boot retailer near you.

Cowboy Boots, Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade

August 6, 2007 Jennifer June

Tombstone slab belonging to Brian Thomas (Abilene, TX.)

Bootmakers often use a flat, smooth ~~marble~~ granite or marble slab as a surface upon which to… pound newly-pieced boot pulls flat, carve designs into damp leather, or skive (thin) small pieces of leather inlay.

Cowboy Boots

Win a Prize!

August 3, 2007 Jennifer June

Thanks to everyone who’s bought my book.

I’m eager to hear what you think of it. So …I’m sponsoring a contest*.

Post a review of my book, Cowboy Boots: The Art & Sole on Amazon.com and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a HARDCOVER copy of the 1981 classic, Texas Boots (which, when you can find it… retails for $75-$200.)

This 1st prize hardcover copy of Texas Boots will be given away in a random drawing among those who post reviews. Criticism of my book will not hurt your chances of winning. Your chances of winning depends on the number of reviews posted and entries received. Short, one-line reviews are a-okay with me.

2nd prize will be a paperback edition of Texas Boots in excellent condition. This prize goes to my “favorite” review…which could be something instructional, insightful, funny…who knows?!

*Here are the rules:

Post a review of Cowboy Boots: The Art & Sole on Amazon.com.
Send me an e-mail with the name you used for your review and your mailing address .
Your review must be posted and you must e-mail me (jenn@dimlights.com) on or before Sept 15th, 2007. Midnight, PST.

Here’s the fine print: I will pay the shipping costs associated with these prizes. The hardcover copy of Texas Boots is in very good condition, but is missing its paper dust jacket.

Cowboy Boots