Everything’s bigger in Texas, and somehow that’s still an understatement. Across 268,000 square miles you’ll find deserts and pine forests, sprawling ranches, Gulf Coast beaches and canyons carved by ancient rivers. But size alone doesn’t explain the pull of the Lone Star State. It’s the swagger: a confidence woven into every roadside barbecue joint and downtown skyscraper. From the honky-tonks of Austin to the Space Center in Houston, Texas has always operated at extremes. Marfa’s minimalist installations rise from the high desert, Dallas anchors a thriving arts district, San Antonio’s River Walk winds through centuries of history and Fort Worth’s Stockyards keep the Old West alive. Shaped by Mexican heritage, Southern tradition and a fiercely independent streak, Texas Star opens the gate to a state that has never been content to follow.

• Dimensions: W25 x L33 x D4cm
• Linen hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Illustrations: 150+