Larry McMurtry’s life remembered

His influence started when I was too young to watch his films

by Talmage Boston

Larry McMurtry walks from bookstore to bookstore during the auction of his private book collection in downtown Archer City, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Contributing columnist Talmage Boston followed the writer’s career for decades before finally meeting him in his shop. Two new books chronicle McMurtry’s life and his impact on Texas letters.