Synopses & Reviews
The Face of Texas is a portrait of the state of Texas celebrating the individuality and independent spirit of Texas through portraits of its people--a fascinating and diverse array of native and adoptive Texans, from powerful big-city movers to unique small-town characters; from the renowned, such as George W. Bush and singer/songwriter Willie Nelson, to the obscure, like artist Ran Horn, the "Van Gogh" of tiny Van Horn, and Shannon Perry, the "Gatorfest Queen" of Anahuac. Elizabeth O'Brien's inciteful biographical writing, paired with Michael O'Brien's photographic portraits, produces a rich image of the state through the unique spirit of its people.
Synopsis
A portrait of the state of Texas celebrating the individuality and independent spirit of Texas through portraits of its people.
Synopsis
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 and expanding the horizon and confirming that there are many worlds in Texas.
About the Author
Michael O'Brien began his career as a staff photographer for the Miami News and now shoots portraits for a living. Some of his photographs are part of the permanent collection of the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, the Wittliff Collection of Southwestern & Mexican Photography at Southwest Texas State University, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the International Center of Photography in New York. Elizabeth O'Brien is a former newspaper editor and Life magazine reporter.