{"product_id":"marfa","title":"Marfa: The Transformation of a West Texas Town Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eExplore the fascinating evolution of Marfa, Texas, from a remote West Texas ranching town to one of the world's most celebrated art destinations. In this engaging cultural history, \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eKathleen Shafer\u003c\/strong\u003e examines how Marfa's unique identity has been shaped by its deep-rooted traditions, artistic influence, and growing international reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eTracing the town's transformation following the arrival of artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDonald Judd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the 1970s, Shafer explores the intersection of art, tourism, commerce, and community. Through stories of longtime residents, newcomers, and the cultural institutions that have defined Marfa's modern era, she reveals the opportunities and tensions that accompany rapid change in a small desert town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eFramed by two iconic landmarks—\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrada Marfa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlayboy Marfa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—this thoughtful study offers insight into the people, history, and creative energy that continue to shape Marfa's identity today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eWritten by Kathleen Shafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eExplores Marfa's history, culture, and artistic transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eExamines the impact of Donald Judd and the rise of the contemporary art scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eDiscusses tourism, economic growth, and community change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eIdeal for readers interested in Texas history, art, architecture, and cultural studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e196 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eDimensions: 5.75\" x 1\" x 8.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1546\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA compelling look at how a small West Texas town became a global cultural destination while navigating the challenges of preserving its unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UT PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321453949182,"sku":"276081","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/1285\/0108\/files\/MarfaTheTransformationofaWestTexasTownBook1.png?v=1781197757","url":"https:\/\/shopchrome.com\/products\/marfa","provider":"CHROME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}