Tales from the Terlingua Porch

[SHANEA]

http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/books/03/04/4texana.html

Rather than peddle a collection of Big Bend-related stories to a traditional publisher, Blair Pittman, a photographer and writer whose images have appeared in National Geographic and Forbes, opted to self-publish "Tales from the Terlingua Porch" (Sun Country Publications, $9.95; available from the author at P.O. Box 1482, Wimberley, 78676, (512) 847-5162). With woodcuts by Mark Kneeskern, the 52-page softcover looks as good as anything a trade publisher might put out. And it's full of good stories, like the one about the time Willie Nelson did a free performance in Terlingua to raise money for a badly needed defibrillator and, after the show, serenaded a new mother who hadn't been able to attend.

This entire article at the above URL concerns

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[chisos_muse]

Just to let y'all know, Blair personally comes to PJ to sign all of his copies, and spend some time with us as well. It's great book, one of my personal favorite's! :D

[BigBendHiker]

It is an excellent book.  Bought a copy a little over a year ago.  It is signed by Blair.  My favorite story is the one about the goat (you have to buy the book to read the story).


BBH

[txrounder]

A fun read.
Picked up two more copies from Muse during New Years trip to give as late Christmas gifts(aka "too bad you didnt go" gifts!) Saw Blair @ the Pea-Off on the porch in T the next day, but they were already signed so I didnt have to impose on him- we just drank beer and ate Blackeyes and cornbread!

[BigBendHiker]

...we just drank beer and ate Blackeyes and cornbread!

It don't get any better than that!!


BBH