Texas
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Texas is unique, not only because it is the only state to enter the Union by way of a treaty, but because a clause in that treaty gives Texas the right, in perpetuity, to divide into as many a five separate states. These "Five States of Texas" reflect the remarkable geographic variety of this vast landscape. From the plains and mountains, beaches and deserts, forests and rugged canyons, the Texas terrain is as diverse as its many-faceted culture. With engaging intimacy, the images of Laurence Parent reveal this diversity of life, and terrain in the Lone Star State. You will see the compelling splendor of the Trans-Pecos region, the unparalleled veriety of the world's largest gulf, the grandeur of the East Texas woods, and the vastness of the northern prairies. Here too are the skylines of the world-class cities of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, Austin and San Antonio along with images of cowboys, oil rigs, and ten gallon hats. From the Rio Grande River and Big Bend National Park to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the landscapes of Texas unfold in the pages of this handsome book.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1558682023
ISBN13:9781558682023
Release Date:May 1995
Publisher:Graphic Arts Books
Length:142 Pages
Weight:3.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 10.1" x 13.7"
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3 ratings
Book Photo's Beautiful - Nice Coffee Table Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a great book to give as a gift or keep on the coffee table for guests to leaf through. I noticed there are several reviews here that refer to a Texas hiking book. This is not a hiking book; those reviews are here in this section by mistake.
Parent's 'Texas' is bigger than life!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
An impressive pictorial tome--for sure. "Texas" by Laurence Parent is an impressive pictograph of the Lone Star State. Parent is an acclaimed and accomplished photographer whose lenses have found some rather enchanting shots. With an impressive--and dramatic--essay by Elmer Kelton, the book is more than just "coffee table" subject matter. This volume shows National Geographic and Architectural Digest quality reproduction of its photos. A real treat. Thematically, however, Parent doesn't seem to have a real pattern for his photos, rather they appear as they strike his fancy. But no matter. Each picture is worth far more than a thousand words! ([email protected])
Texas Places of the Heart
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is a visual stunner, published by a graphics company that took pains to get the colors right. Whether he's pointing his lens at wildlife or city life, buildings or byways, Parent turns an artists eye on the places in Texans' hearts.
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