John Bianchi: An American Legend: 50 Years of Gunleather

by Dennis Adler

Overview

Blue Book Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the release of its first biography, John Bianchi - An American Legend - 50 Years of Gunleather. Anyone who has ever owned a handgun holster knows the name John Bianchi, the Godfather of Gunleather - who revolutionized gun carry methods and handgun performance throughout the world. This just-released biography tells the story of the man who founded Bianchi International - the world's largest manufacturer of gunleather for police, military, and sportsmen. Bianchi and his company, Bianchi International, set the "Gold Standard" for quality and innovation for millions of shooters, law enforcement, and military personnel around the world during the last half century. Written and photographed by award-winning photojournalist Dennis Adler, this 260-page, 9x12 in. hardcover deluxe landscape format publication is a must-have for any firearms enthusiast's library.

John Bianchi - An American Legend - 50 Years of Gunleather features a Foreword by James Arness, Gunsmoke's Marshal Matt Dillon, and nine full color chapters covering the extraordinary life of this firearms industry innovator, former police officer, citizen soldier, industrialist, Western personality, and great American.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886768888
Publisher:	Blue Book Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/30/2010
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	12.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Award winning author, photographer, and historian Dennis Adler is recognized as one of America's most published authors and historians. He has been seen on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS Sunday Morning.

The author of 36 books on historic firearms and collectible automobiles as well as a former magazine editor, Mr. Adler has had more than 5,000 articles and photographs published during his 35-year career. His features have appeared in publications as varied as American Rifleman, Guns & Ammo, Guns of the Old West (where he serves as a contributing editor), Combat Handguns, and Harris Publications specials. He is also Special Projects Editor for Blue Book Publications and has written over a dozen books on black powder firearms and related subjects. An authority on 19th century Colt revolvers and Winchester shotguns, he has written and photographed several popular coffee table books on the topics, including Colt Single Action - From Patersons to Peacemakers; Winchester Shotguns (the first complete history of Winchester's manufacturing of shotguns from the 19th century to the present day), and Guns of the American West.

Other books by Mr. Adler include The Nethercutt Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (published by Blue Book Publications), Art of the Automobile, The Art of the Sports Car, (both published by HarperCollins), Porsche - The Road From Zuffenhausen, Ferrari - The Road from Maranello (published by Random House), Metallic Cartridge Conversions, (published by F+W Publications), and two award winning reference books, Black Powder Revolvers Reproductions & Replicas and Black Powder Long Arms Reproductions & Replicas. John Bianchi - An American Legend is the author's 36th book.

An avid collector of American West and Civil War firearms, he is also involved in the design and manufacturing of custom cowboy guns for collectors and shooters and has worked with distinguished American firms such as Sturm, Ruger & Co. and serves on the Antique Arms Committee of America Remembers and the United States Society of Arms and Armour.

What People are Saying About This

James James Arness

There are few names better known in the gunleather industry than John Bianchi. His remarkable innovations in holster designs and his lifelong fascination with Western history are as legendary as the millions of holsters that bear his name worldwide. John has been a friend and inspiration to many throughout his long career and I am not alone in my admiration. This carefully composed biography of John's life by noted author and firearms historian Dennis Adler is a must-read for all who believe in the American Dream and success story. (James Arness - Gunsmoke's Marshal Matt Dillon)