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The 13 years of research and the subsequent publication of this book was a journey of the heart, while I shared time with my real job along the way. The book, Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist, was released in April 2011 and was selected as TOP PICK, Southwest Books of the Year in December.Both authors are now participating in book signings and presentations to share Quincy Tahoma's art and life story with others. It's a gorgeous coffee table book, as well as a mighty fine read, folks!And now, to the book itself ... It is the authoritative biography of the important Navajo painter, Quincy Tahoma (1917-1956). More than 260 beautiful full color images of his paintings complement the dramatic story told of his life and career as one of the best artists of his era. Tahoma’s life journey includes adoption at an early age, disappointing love affairs, recognition of his unique talent, and a meteoric rise to fame in the Santa Fe art world followed by the destructive effects of alcoholism.After more than a decade of research into scant and often erroneous historical documentation, the authors completed this compelling true story by collecting oral histories from more than 50 people, most of whom knew Tahoma personally. This book includes works from his formative years discovering art at the Santa Fe Indian School, through winning the coveted Philbrook Award as a young adult, to his final creations in the decade that followed. The paintings display the range of the artist’s considerable talents, from the tranquil scene of a napping baby antelope to action-packed buffalo hunts. Many of the pieces shown in the book have never before been seen in public.The book is available through Schiffer Publishing, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Of course, you can always order an autographed copy from co-author Vera Marie Badertscher or me!