Lovin' That Lone Star Flag

Deering, E. Joe;Rendon, Ruth (AFT)

ISBN 10: 1603441484 / ISBN 13: 9781603441483

Published by Texas A & M Univ Pr, College Station, Texas, U.S.A., 2009

About this Item

A collection of more that 100 of the author's favorite Lone Star flag photographs. Signed twice by the author - a signature on the title page, and an inscription on the half-title page reading "To Dorothy: I know it took you over 80+ years to get here, glad you finally made it. Texas pride, Live it, Love it. E. Joe". Minimal wear. A very good or better copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lovin' That Lone Star Flag
• Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr, College Station, Texas, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1603441484
• ISBN 13: 9781603441483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good - Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good - Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Texans will decorate almost anything with their state flag, and E. Joe Deering has the pictures to prove it. In "Lovin' That Lone Star Flag", photographer Deering has collected more than a hundred of his favorite images, showing state-flag-adorned pickup trucks, belt buckles, hang gliders, rooftops, and more. Starting when he was a staff photographer for the "Houston Chronicle", Deering began noticing, as he toured the state on various assignments, how often he saw the image of the Texas flag painted on buildings, vehicles, barn doors, and other places. His curiosity led to an idea for a photographic essay, published by the "Chronicle", and this in turn resulted in an exhibit at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station of his 'flagotography'. Paired with Deering's lively captions recording the circumstances and locations of these uniquely Texan creations as well as former "Chronicle" colleague Ruth Rendon's introduction of Deering and his work, these striking photographs capture Texans' infectious enjoyment of their state symbol on land, on water, and in the air. "Lovin' That Lone Star Flag" will bring a smile to your face. It might even get you in the mood for a little Texas Two-Step.

About the Author

E. JOE DEERING retired from the Houston Chronicle in 2005. These days, he photographs Texas and Texans from his Hill Country home base in Kerrville, Texas.