Dallas Iconography: Photographs of Dallas - Hardcover

by Barry Doyle (Author)

This coffee-table book of Dallas color photographs is sure to be a hit as a keepsake for visitors and residents alike. The Latino Cultural Center, the State Fair's Big Tex, the Hyatt Reunion Tower, City Hall, and many other attractions are beautifully featured in this lavish book.

Front Jacket

Dallas is a colorful, cosmopolitan metropolis that successfully combines history and tradition with a bright hope for the twenty-first century. Barry Doyle's Dallas Iconography captures that character as well as the beauty found across this vibrant urban landscape. From photographs of the stunning art downtown to the eye-catching images at the local zoo and the always exciting State Fair of Texas, Doyle's photographs display the familiar and the unusual.
This compilation is a must-have for visitors and residents who are interested in exploring both the obvious and the hidden treasures the city has to offer. A handy reference map pinpoints the geographic locations of the images and provides notes. Web links are included to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of this most iconic of southwestern cities.

Cityscapes-The Dallas County Administration Building, the former Texas School Book Depository, in Dealey Plaza is linked to one of the most troubling days in the city's long history. In contrast, the glorious image of the spiral-shaped stained-glass window inside the Chapel of Thanksgiving is a testament to faith and renewal.

Artscapes-The Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art anchor the Arts District, but there is also beauty to be found in the street art murals in nearby Deep Ellum, an almost century-old jazz mecca east of downtown that still hosts a variety of nightclubs.

Zooscapes-Robert Capa once said, "If your photos aren't good enough, then you're not close enough." If a visitor looks into Patrick's eyes from inches away, he may wonder what the western lowland gorilla is thinking.

Fairscapes-It's time to stroll step by step with the photographer though historic Fair Park in an explosion of colors and images. The State Fair of Texas is the largest in the United States and is worth the fall pilgrimage to Dallas to experience the sights, sounds, and colors.

Floralscapes-These images show the softer side of Dallas, a verdant oasis that surprises many visitors.

Dallas Iconography will inspire you to venture outside and explore the beauty that abounds.

Back Jacket

Dazzling Images of Dallas Scenes and Landmarks

"A fitting tribute to our beautiful city. The versatile Dallas Iconography serves as a useful guide for visitors, a valued commemorative gift, and the perfect souvenir. And besides its utilitarian function, this impressive work of fine art and design makes an elegant coffee-table book."
-Casandra Matej, senior vice president of sales/services, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

"The city has never looked more beautiful . . . a wonderful addition to a personal library or coffee table, the perfect gift for anyone interested in seeing Dallas through a master photographer's lens."
-Lea Lane, author, Solo Traveler: Tales and Tips for Great Trips

Barry Doyle's stunning photographs present an irresistible portrait of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city, while the attractions captured by Doyle highlight the uniqueness of Dallas. A map and the Web address for each destination are included for easy reference.

An accomplished artist and award-winning photographer, Barry Doyle has called Dallas home since 1980. He earned his B.A. from Wheaton College in Illinois and was honored as the 2004 Volunteer of the Year for the Dallas Independent School District. Doyle's photography has been published in several guidebooks and displayed at the CityGallery of Dallas.