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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. A compilation of memories from a prominent Austin, Texas businessman; a unique person who grew from a "cotton-picking farm boy" into a living legend. Softcover, xiv,136 pp., photos from bygone days. Signed by the author with brief inscription dated July 2000 on the half-title page. Excellent condition. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. xiv, 136 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. ; photographic wraps. Extensively INSCRIBED by Willie on half-title to the Della Jo Sprager family of Austin, dated Christmas 2000. An anecdotal memoir of one of Austin's great philanthropists and activists during the 20th century. Born into a Texas Czech community (Dime Box) in the early days of the auto, Willie in adult life had at least three lifetimes: filling-station owner, appliance-store owner, and lawyer (the oldest graduate of UT Law School ever, at age 70). In the years when anyone else would have been propping up their feet, Willie took on promotion of public education in Austin as his passion project and spent more than a decade as an advocate for Austin ISD and its schools. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good - Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good - Fine. First Edition. A 1st print (number line to 1) of the 1st edition (stated) of a brief biography and a compilation the wit of the Austin Texas businessman, and cultural icon. His mottos "Where there's a Willie there's a way" and "You don't need money, just a little bit a month" became familiar sayings around Austin. Inscribed "To Ron: Best regards. Willie Kocurek 5-24-2001" on the half-title page. Illustrated with 8 pages of b&w photographs in the back. Minimal wear. A very good or better copy. Inscribed by Author(s).…

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