The Texanist: Fine Advice on Living in Texas

The Texanist, Texas Monthlys perennially popular back-page column, has become the magazines most-read feature. With an inimitable style and an unassailable wholesomeness, columnist David Courtney has counseled many a well-intentioned Texan, native or wannabe, on how to properly conduct him- or herself. Until the July 2016 issue, an original illustration by the late award-winning artist Jack Unruh, depicting the Texanist in a situation described in the column, accompanied the Texanists sage wisdom. Unruhs peerless illustrations displayed a sly wit that paired perfectly with Courtneys humorous ripostes.

The Texanist gathers several dozen of Unruhs most unforgettable illustrations, along with the fascinating, perplexing, and even downright weird questions that inspired them. Curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, the Texanist advises on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football teams jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if its served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos? The Texanist addresses all of these important subjects and more. Whether you heed the good guidance, or just enjoy the whimsical illustrations, The Texanist will both entertain and educate you.