| Forthcoming |
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Texas Tornado: The Life and Music of Doug Sahm
University of Texas, Austin
A biography of the multi-faceted singer Doug Sahm.
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| Books in Print |
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Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos
Rodale, New York
In 2006, Reid's latest book recounts the drama and recording of the album Layla and Other Assorted Long Songs, by Eric Clapton and the star-crossed band Derek and the Dominos. |
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Splendor in the Short Grass
University of Texas, Austin
Edited with W.K. Stratton, the collected work of the pioneering magazine writer Grover Lewis. |
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Boy Genius: Karl Rove, the Brains Behind the Remarkable Political Triumph of George W. Bush
Public Affairs, New York
With Lou Dubose and Carl M. Cannon. |
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The Hammer Comes Down
Public Affairs, New York
With Lou Dubose, Reid documented the political rise and fall of Congressman Tom DeLay. |
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The Bullet Meant for Me
University of Texas, Austin
A reflection on marriage, friendship, boxing, and physical and emotional recovery from a deadly shooting in Mexico. |
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Rio Grande
University of Texas, Austin
A compilation of choice writing and photography on the storied border stream. |
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Close Calls
Texas A&M, College Station
A finalist for a Texas Institute of Letters book of the year award. |
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The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock
University of Texas, Austin
Based on an early article about Texas music, The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock was Jan's first book, which he updated for its thirtieth anniversary in 2004. |
| Out of Print |
| (Available through Amazon.com) |
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Deerinwater
Texas Monthly Press, Austin; Ballantine, New York
A well-reviewed novel that won a Dobie-Paisano Fellowship; a collection of his magazine pieces. |
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Vain Glory
Shearer Publishing, Fredericksburg, Texas
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