The Face of Texas

About this book

The Face of Texas celebrates the individuality and independent spirit of Texas through compelling portraits of its people by Michael OBrien one of Americas premier portrait photographers. In this acclaimed photo essay he assembles a gallery of noteworthy Texans both native and naturalized ranging from former president George W. Bush and first ladies and Laura Bush and Lady Bird Johnson to famous figures such as Willie Nelson Larry McMurtry George Strait Tim Duncan Kinky Friedman and Beyonc to ordinary folks whove made their mark on Texas as ranchers and farmers cheerleaders and beauty queens conservationists church members bar and restaurant owners Odd Fellows schoolteachers artists and writers business owners and athletes. For this new edition of The Face of Texas OBrien has added seventeen new portraits and six updated photographs of people from the first edition. Writer and former Life reporter Elizabeth OBrien offers insightful verbal vignettes to accompany the new portraits and also brings us up to date with the lives of the rest of the subjects. This winning combination of images and stories about a fascinating eclectic mix of Texans is a fitting homage to a unique state and an essential addition to every Texas bookshelf.