Reviews for Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture: A Photographer's Journey

The average rating for Texas Towns and the Art of Architecture: A Photographer's Journey based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-01-28 00:00:00 Yegyé Alfredo Navarro Noguerol A few of the black and white photos cover noted structures such as the Waxahachie court house, but most are of simple buildings such as retail stores in almost abandoned towns. The pictures show the effort that went into the art in making these buildings, which are now in parts that people rarely venture to, let alone appreciate. This book inspired me to note a few towns that I hope to make a special visit. There is a short essay with the pics. One item examined is 'Why did the business in the small towns die?' The remaining town folk easily answered that, In the '50s we got cars. Every couple of weeks we'd drive to Waco and stock up. Mom could buy for 50 cents what cost 2 dollars in town.' I thought that was an interesting insight given the recent propensity to blame big box stores for small town woes.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-12-21 00:00:00 James Brouillard Excellent photography by Richard Payne in this survey of Texas architecture.