About the Book
"McMurtry is an alchemist who converts the basest materials to gold." -- New York Times Book ReviewBook Synopsis
The Last Picture Show (1966) is both a rambunctious coming-of-age story and an elegy to a forlorn Texas town trying to keep its one movie house alive. Adapted into the Oscar-winning film, this masterpiece immortalizes the lives of the hardscrabble residents who are threatened by the inexorable forces of the modern world.Prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store & online. See our price match guarantee. See how a store is chosen for you.