The Face of Texas: Portraits of Texans
by Elizabeth O'Brien, Michael O'Brien
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Author: Elizabeth O'Brien, Michael O'BrienEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-01
ISBN: 1931721238
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Bright Sky Press
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Book Review: Outstanding!!
Summary: 4 Stars
The Face of Texas stands out within the array of Texas books that have been published in recent years. The photographs by Michael O'Brien--portraits of Texans, both famous and ordinary--are stunning; and the subjects themselves, from celebrities like Earl Campbell and Lady Bird Johnson to regular folks like painter Ran Horn of Van Horn, TX, the self-described "Van Gogh of Van Horn," and Ila Johnston, the beloved, retired Spur, TX high school teacher who just renewed her Texas driver's license at the age of 97, are fascinating individuals. The pictures in The Face of Texas are accompanied by well-written, plainspoken stories by Elizabeth O'Brien about each subject. The text and photographs combine to create a substantial picture of each person that transcends the visual; both writer and photographer treat their subjects with warmth and respect. The book is not meant to be a definitive portrait of Texas; as photographer Michael O'Brien says in his introduction, it is simply a collection of his favorite portraits taken over the years on assignment, primarily for various magazines. Bravo for O'Brien--what a phenomenal photographic journey!
Summary of The Face of Texas: Portraits of Texans
Hearing the word "Texas" conjures images of a state as diverse as it is large, and this book captures the array of people-from common folks "done well," such as Willie Nelson, to a couple who have gone to Washington to lead the nation and reside in the White House, yet still have Texas branded deep in their hearts and souls. The well-visualized and executed photographs pair with the penned portraits of the subjects, giving the reader a complete panoramic vision of Texas, expanding the horizon and confirming that there are many worlds in Texas.
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