Bill Wittliff

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The Devil's Backbone

By Bill Wittliff; Illustrated by Jack Unruh
University of Texas Press

Set in wild and woolly Texas and Mexico in the 1880s, this engrossing tale of a boy’s search for his missing Momma is as full of colorful characters, folk wit and wisdom, and unexpected turns of events as the great American quest novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

  • Copyright year: 2014
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The Devil's Sinkhole

By Bill Wittliff; Illustrated by Joe Ciardiello
University of Texas Press

In this engrossing sequel to The Devil’s Backbone, the young man Papa and his cowboy amigo Calley Pearsall confront a legendary killer with a thirst for revenge and a psychopathic boy as the two friends search for the beautiful captive Pela Rosa.

  • Copyright year: 2016
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The Devil's Fork

By Bill Wittliff; Illustrated by Edward Carey
University of Texas Press

In this engrossing conclusion to The Devil’s Backbone and The Devil’s Sinkhole, the young man Papa and his cowboy amigo Calley Pearsall encounter relentless enemies and supernatural helpers as their escapades drive them toward the Devil’s Fork.

  • Copyright year: 2018
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La Vida Brinca

University of Texas Press

Iconic images of Hispanic life that tell an allegorical and deeply personal story of Mexican history and spirituality.

  • Copyright year: 2006
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A Book on the Making of Lonesome Dove

By John Spong; Illustrated by Jeff Wilson; By (photographer) Bill Wittliff
University of Texas Press

Forty interviews with members of the cast and crew; set designs, costumes, and props from the Wittliff Collections; and candid, on-the-set photographs offer a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the book, the miniseries, and the world of Lonesome Dove.

  • Copyright year: 2012
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