The Movie Lover's Tour of Texas: Reel-Life Rambles Through the Lone Star State

If you love movies, settle in for a chatty visit with a friendly tour guide. Whether you plan to travel the movie landscapes of Texas or just love watching movies with a Texas connection, The Movie Lover’s Tour of Texas is the guidebook you need. Vonler sets a swift pace, deftly separating the ‘reel’ from the ‘real’ in the lore of Texas movies, serving up the gossipy details movie lovers crave — where a movie was really filmed and who caused trouble on what set. — Jessie Gunn Stephens, author of The Book Lover’s Tour of Texas

“Vonler tackles every and all movies filmed or set in Texas…there are some hidden gems between the pages” — Martin Winchester ― Monitor

“. . . the author explores the state’s cinematic presence dating back to more than 100 years.” “Organized geographically, The Movie Lover’s Tour of Texas juxtaposes “Reel-Life Tours” (which shows how the state is depicted on film) with “Real-Life Tours,” which helps travelers navigate teh state’s movie sites.” — Lori Moffatt ― Texas Highways

“It is a travel guide that invites you to tour the state from the comfort of your home, armed with a VCR or DVD and a bag of popcorn.” — Glenn Dromgoole ― Lubbock Avalanche- Journal

From “Miss Congeniality” to “The Westerner,” Dr. Vonler clearly has spent a lot of time in the dark- and that’s meant as a compliment. — Ron Franscell ― Beaumont Enterprise

If you enjoy movies and road trips, this nifty guide combines insight on film locations with practical tourism tips. — Harry Shattuck ― The Houston Chronicle