By Michael Duty and Suzanne Deats. Published by Fresco Fine Art Publications LLC. 279 pages.

Western Traditions is a lively and informative look at the art of the American West. Anchored by Duty's solid essays on the history and the current state of painting and sculpture with a special emphasis on Remington and Russell, this book is supported by Deats' interviews with the artists, all of whom are living and working today. In both the essays and the profiles, emphasis is placed upon a considered evaluation of the art itself. This will come as a welcome addition to the libraries of all who admire American western art as fine art, first and foremost. Artists featured include William Acheff, Glenna Goodacre, Gary Niblett, Michael Coleman, and many more.