Portrait of Austin - Hardcover

Photography By Laurence Parent; Text By Barbara Fifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560374802 ISBN 13: 9781560374800

Publisher: Farcountry Press, 2008

Synopsis

An Austin photographer with nearly forty books and countless magazine articles to his credit, Laurence Parent turns his lens on his hometown, capturing the soul of the Lone Star State’s beloved capital city in 121 stunning photographs. Experience Austin’s rich history, with visits to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas. Take in the rivers and lakes, the lifeblood the city, from Lady Bird Lake to the Colorado River. Feel the heartbeat of the "Live Music Capital of the World", with its long history in blues, country, rock, jazz, and Tejano music.

· Excellent value for a hardcover coffee-table book, at $26.95
· 121 high-quality photographs by prolific Austin photographer Laurence Parent
· Informative captions
· Book signings planned
· Perfect gift or memento
· Part of the popular Portrait series

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About this title

About the Author:

Laurence Parent is a full-time freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. His many article and photo credits include National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Outside, Backpacker, Sierra, Natural History, National Parks, Newsweek, Arizona Highways, Travel & Leisure, and the New York Times.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farcountry Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1560374802
• ISBN 13: 9781560374800
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120