{"product_id":"hill-country-deco-modernistic-architecture-of-central-texas-hardcover","title":"Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Bush\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Parsons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a host of vibrant images, David Bush and Jim Parsons' \u003ci\u003eHill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of the Art Deco style of architecture as represented in the Hill Country of Texas. \u003ci\u003eHill Country Deco\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the rich history of these structures collides with progressive notions of historic preservation for remodeling buildings and restoring fa ades. This collection of historical and modern photographs will encourage a newfound appreciation for Art Deco as seen in Central Texas.\u003cbr\u003eThe Art Deco style covers a range of buildings, from commercial to residential. The sweeping curves of the Alameda Theater in San Antonio exhibit typical Art Moderne style. The Austin U. S. courthouse brings WPA Deco up to date from the 1940s, and the San Antonio Express-News Building showcases the classic style of what most people today think of as Art Deco.\u003cbr\u003eNot only does this book of photography embrace the history of Art Deco, it takes a series of edifices and recognizes the artistic elements and economic purposes of each one. The authors offer insight on architectural preservation while providing an appreciative view of sometimes overlooked corners of Central Texas. Some buildings are obscure and hardly recognizable as what they once were; others were fortunate enough to have their Deco style maintained over the span of decades. Bush and Parsons have made it a personal mission to ensure that the readers of \u003ci\u003eHill Country Deco\u003c\/i\u003e will, upon viewing these beautiful buildings, yearn for a road trip to some of these sites to discover Art Deco history for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAVID BUSH was born and raised in New Orleans where his parents and grandparents encouraged his appreciation of historic architecture. He holds a master's degree in historic preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. Since 1990, he has worked professionally with preservation organizations in Connecticut, Florida, and Texas, spending most of his career with the Galveston Historical Foundation and the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. With Jim Parsons, he is co-author and co-photographer of the book \u003ci\u003eHouston Deco: Modernistic Architecture of the Texas Coast, \u003c\/i\u003e released in 2008. \u003cbr\u003eJIM PARSONS, a native of Baytown, Texas, puts his lifelong interest in Texas history and architecture to use as director of Greater Houston Preservation Alliance's Museum of Houston and volunteer chairman of its Walking Tours Program. A freelance writer, editor, and photographer. He lives in Houston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.1 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457535066365,"sku":"9780875654133","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/ZasWYuUdk9780875654133.webp?v=1777238106","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/hill-country-deco-modernistic-architecture-of-central-texas-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}