Portrait of Austin - Laurence Parent

An Austin photographer with nearly forty books and countless magazine articles to his credit, Laurence Parent turns his lens on his hometown, capturing the soul of the Lone Star State's beloved capital city in 121 stunning photographs. Experience Austin's rich history, with visits to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas. Take in the rivers and lakes, the lifeblood the city, from Lady Bird Lake to the Colorado River. Feel the heartbeat of the Live Music Capital of the World, with its long history in blues, country, rock, jazz, and Tejano music.