Austin to Atx: The Hippies, Pickers, Slackers, and Geeks Who Transformed the Capital of Texas

by Joe Nick Patoski

In this gonzo history of the "City of the Violet Crown," author and journalist Joe Nick Patoski chronicles the modern evolution of the quirky, bustling, funky, self-contradictory place known as Austin, Texas. Patoski describes the series of cosmic accidents that tossed together a mashup of outsiders, free spirits, thinkers, educators, writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, artists, and politicians who would foster the atmosphere, the vibe, the slightly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623497035
• ISBN13: 9781623497033
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.4"