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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor Trade Publishing
ISBN-10155622737X
ISBN-139781556227370
eBay Product ID (ePID)26038394376
Product Key Features
Book TitleCounter Culture Texas
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicUnited States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Customs & Traditions
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Social Science, History
AuthorMark Dean
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight23.6 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-026667
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal647.95764
SynopsisThis is a book of memories-the history of small-town Texas written in countertops and chrome stools. Susie Kelly Flatau has interviewed the owners of many wonderful old restaurants and bars and has woven a fascinating web of stories about these fast-disappearing places. Mark Dean's stunning black-and-white photos capture the warmth and character of these beloved landmarks and are sure to bring back fond recollections for anyone who has ever sat at a counter and ordered a hamburger and a chocolate soda or cold beer., This is a beautiful record of Texas icons in the form of unique small hidden away places, photographed by Mark Dean in stunning black and white, with fascinating commentary by Susie Flatau. Susie interviewed the owners of many wonderful old landmark restaurants and bars, and she has woven a fascinating web of stories about these fast disappearing places. Descriptions of the places and neighborly chats with the visitors and owners are carefully recorded. The book will take the reader to another place and time and bring back fond memories for anyone who has ever sat at a counter and ordered a hamburger and a beer or a chocolate soda.