The Movie Lover's Tour of Texas

Reel-Life Rambles Through the Lone Star State

By (author) Veva Vonler

Publication date:

04 October 2005

Length of book:

256 pages

Publisher

Taylor Trade Publishing

ISBN-13: 9781589792425

Texas movies are as vast as the Lone Star State. This book offers readers the chance to visit Texas vicariously by viewing movies filmed in and about the state that reflect Texas history, cultures, and landscapes. Suggested itineraries, maps, and lists of unique shooting locatiosn make this book a travel guide. Anecdotes about the experiences of the movie makers during the filming add unique interest for the movie fan.

1 Acknowledgments
2 Foreword by Tom Copeland
3 Preface: Movies with a Lone Star State of Mind
4 Lights! Camera! Travel!
5 Chapter 1: Panhandle Plains
6 Chapter 2: Big Bend Country
7 Chapter 3: South Texas Plains
8 Chapter 4: Gulf Coast
9 Chapter 5: Piney Woods
10 Chapter 6: Hill Country
11 Chapter 7: Prairies and Lakes
12 Index of Movie Titles
13 Index of Places
14 About the Author

Since the earliest days of the film industry, Texas has been prime real estate for the movies. From Canadian to Brownsville, from El Paso to Port Arthur, Texans have seen on-location filmmaking up close. With this book, you will enjoy an insider's look at Texas movies. Pack up The Movie Lover's Tour of Texas and hit the highway for a road trip.