Mark Lemon graduated from the University of Georgia with a BFA degree in
graphic design. For the last twelve years he has been a private investigator
in Atlanta. He describes himself as a life-long Alamo enthusiast, with
numerous visits to the site beginning when he was just thirteen years old.
The Alamo today is a tourist attraction in the middle of San Antonio, surrounded
by traffic and commercial activity. But what did it look like in 1836?
As he puts it, he always thought that some gifted artist would research
the details and produce a book of illustrations showing us today what the
site looked like then. But none did. So, he finally decided to do it himself.
The result is the stunning Illustrated Alamo 1836: A Photographic Journey. There were no photographers for Davy Crockett or Santa Anna, but modern
technology and special effects provide a worthy substitute. Translating
Mark’s vision into print was one of the most challenging projects we have
ever undertaken. It was made possible only with the generous support of
Dian Stai and the Texas Historical Foundation.
State House Press is proud to offer you a small sampling of what you'll find in the book. To see a larger version of a picture, simply click on it.
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