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The mid-century linen postcard makes for a new book, cut from a different cloth.
Written by Jenn Thornton
As comfortable as he was in the boots of the quintessential American cowboy, John Wayne was a son of Hollywood who also enjoyed the finer things in life: a yacht, a home in Newport Beach. In this way he represented the contemporary westerner, one settled in the city with a heart in the wild. The book New West explores this intersection−and innovations rooted in Western soil−through the mid-century linen postcard, an art form known for its saturated color and textured finish. Through a collection of these postcards, New West illustrates the vibrant, and thoughtfully explored terrain of John Wayne’s onscreen world.
Buy now on Amazon. Proceeds benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
