{"product_id":"9781934907085","title":"Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its founding in 1839, Austin has seen quite a bit of transformation over the years. What was once a tiny frontier town is today a sophisticated urban area that has managed to maintain its distinctive, offbeat character, and indeed, proudly celebrates it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city of Austin was named for Stephen F. Austin, who helped to settle the state of Texas. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin harbors a diverse, well-educated, creative, and industrious populace. Combined with a world-class public university, a thriving high-tech industry, and a laid-back, welcoming attitude, it's no wonder Austin's growth continues unabated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bracing artesian springs to the white limestone cliffs and sparkling lakes; from the colorful, quirky bungalows to the glittering high-rises; from the thump of live music to the heat of the summer and the heat on the tongue, Austin is a sensory feast. But what is intangible is no less important: the warmth and openness that have given the city a reputation for being friendly and relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, photographer Peter Tsai documents the visual story of Austin: its breathtaking beauty, its old and new architectural expressions, and the collage of details that form a portrait of this spirited city and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Lights Publishers, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322272854256,"sku":"9781934907085","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781934907085_p0.jpg?v=1764112634","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781934907085","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}