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Book Synopsis Max Brand, Western Giant by : William F. Nolan
Download or read book Max Brand, Western Giant written by William F. Nolan and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called the King of the Pulps, Frederick Schiller Faust, aka Max Brand, wrote nearly 400 Westerns from The Untamed to Destry Rides Again--a total of more than 220 books in this genre. Yet Max Brand also created Dr. Kildare (of books, films, and television) and wrote under twenty-one pseudonyms, in another dozen genres. This book removes the mask, with deeply personal memoirs from family, friends and fellow writers, taking us through his orphaned boyhood on the brutal ranches of California, his frustrating decades in Italy, as both a classical poet and a fast-action pulpist, to his heroic death as a war correspondent on the World War II battlefields. Faust's life story is augmented by a complete bibliography of his work--over a thousand books, stories, and films--plus the first listing of works about Faust.
Book Synopsis Trailin'! an Unabridged Large Print Max Brand Western by : Max Brand
Download or read book Trailin'! an Unabridged Large Print Max Brand Western written by Max Brand and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic western by Max Brand, a master of the genre. This premium quality large print edition contains the unabridged original classic version of Max Brand's western novel, Trailin'! in a large 7.44"x9.69" format, printed on heavyweight 60# bright white paper, with a fully laminated full-color cover featuring an original design. Also included is a brief original introductory author biography discussing the life and work of Max Brand. Trailin'!... From an unlikely chance encounter at an improbable location, this early Max Brand western classic quickly shifts to the vast spaces of the old west and the non-stop action Max Brand fans have expected and enjoyed for generations. Max Brand's westerns introduced characters and story elements that not only appeared in subsequent novels by Brand but became archetypes for the western genre so successful in popular reading, film and television for decades. Max Brand brought a more literary and serious approach to the western than did many others who worked in the genre, and while Trailin'! includes all those elements a reader expects in a western--gunplay, posses, horseback chases--in the characteristic action-packed style of Brand's many stories, it is also a well-plotted and thoughtful novel. While the modern reader will almost certainly recognize certain cliches of the western genre, it is worth noting that many of them became cliches long after Max Brand introduced them, as a result of countless others imitating Brand's originals. Max Brand... "Max Brand" is the best-known of many pen names used by Frederick Schiller Faust (1892-1944), an incredibly prolific American author known today primarily for his many western novels and as the creator of the cowboy-hero "Destry" and the character "Dr. Kildare." Born in Seattle, his parents both died while Faust was still a boy and he grew up with relatives in central California, eventually working for a time as a cowhand on a ranch in the San Joaquin Valley. By the 1920s Faust was writing extensively for pulp magazines under multiple pen names, sometimes being the actual author of two serials and a short novel published in a single issue. By 1934 Faust was writing for more upscale magazines and had moved his family to a villa in Italy, but in 1938 he returned with his family to the United States and settled in Hollywood, working as a screenwriter for a number of film studios. He reaped a fortune from the "Dr. Kildare" films, and became one of the highest paid writers of the era. Despite his wealth and success, Faust used his real name only on his now-forgotten poetry, which he considered his true literary achievement. One of the most prolific authors of all time, he wrote more than 500 novels and an almost equal number of shorter stories. Working at a breakneck pace, sometimes writing as much as 12,000 words in a weekend, most of his work was published with little or no editing or revision by either Faust or his publishers. Despite his age and heart condition, Faust managed to talk his way into an assignment as a front line war correspondent and was mortally wounded by shrapnel while with American troops in Italy in 1944.
Book Synopsis Max Brand: The Master of Pulp Western Fiction by : Zahid Ameer
Download or read book Max Brand: The Master of Pulp Western Fiction written by Zahid Ameer and published by Zahid Ameer. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Brand, a name that conjures images of the Wild West, rugged cowboys, and epic adventures, is a literary legend who left an indelible mark on the world of pulp fiction. Behind this pen name was the enigmatic and prolific author Frederick Schiller Faust, who, under the guise of Max Brand, created a vast and enduring body of work that continues to captivate readers to this day. In this eBook, we will embark on a journey through the life and literary career of Max Brand, exploring the man behind the pseudonym, his iconic characters, his writing style, and the profound impact he had on the Western genre and popular culture. We will delve into the controversies that surrounded him, his adaptations into film and television, and the lasting legacy that continues to influence writers and readers alike. Whether you are a long-time fan of Max Brand's work or a newcomer eager to discover the magic of his storytelling, this eBook is your guide to the world of this masterful writer and the enduring appeal of his Western tales. So, saddle up, partner, as we ride through the life and legend of Max Brand, the master of pulp Western fiction.
Download or read book The Wolf and the Man written by Max Brand and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-22 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The attacks of the huge lobo Gray Cloud have caused the remarkable price of $2,500 to be put on his head. And it falls to big Dave Reagan, considered little better than a half-wit in that part of the range, to discover the monster held fast in two of his traps. Something in the fearless animal's eyes keeps young Dave from killing the wolf. Instead Dave releases Gray Cloud, who is unable to walk, and rescues him from a prairie fire that threatens them both. Dave brings Gray Cloud home and chains him in a shed that he uses as a blacksmith shop. Dave expects now that, as a result of this feat, his cousins will finally come to respect him. But as far as they are concerned, this is the time to put a bullet in Gray Cloud, cut off his paws and head fur, and claim the $2,500 reward. What they didn't anticipate is that Dave would object to their plan. Dave escapes with Gray Cloud into the wilderness, and it is there that the two become indelibly attached. It was an error, however, for Dave to think that men would not intrude on them. Before long both Dave and Gray Cloud are fugitives, having to protect each other as they attempt to elude their pursuers.
Book Synopsis The Collected Stories of Max Brand by : Max Brand
Download or read book The Collected Stories of Max Brand written by Max Brand and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects eighteen short stories by the noted writer of westerns, including "Above the Law," "Outcast Breed," "The Sun Stood Still," "Interns Can't Take Money," and "The Strange Villa"
Book Synopsis Ernest Haycox and the Western by : Richard W. Etulain
Download or read book Ernest Haycox and the Western written by Richard W. Etulain and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western fans today may not recognize the name Ernest Haycox (1899–1950), but they know his work. John Ford turned one of his stories into the iconic film Stagecoach, and the whole Western literary genre still follows conventions that Haycox deftly mastered and reshaped. In this new book about Haycox’s literary career, Richard W. Etulain tells the engrossing story of his rise through the ranks of popular magazine and serial fiction to become one of the Western’s most successful creators. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 1923 with a degree in journalism, Haycox began his quest to break into New York’s pulp magazine scene, submitting dozens of stories before he began to make a living from his writing. By the end of the 1920s he had become a top writer for Western Story, Short Stories, and Adventure, among other popular weeklies and monthlies. Ernest Haycox and the Western traces Haycox’s path from rank beginner, to crack pulp writer, to regular contributor to Collier’s and the Saturday Evening Post. Etulain shows how Haycox experimented with techniques to deepen and broaden his Westerns, creating more introspective protagonists (Hamlet heroes), introducing new types of heroines (the brunette vixen, the blonde Puritan), and weaving greater historical realism into his plots. After reaching the height of success with his best-selling Custer novel, Bugles in the Afternoon (1944), Haycox moved away from the financially rewarding but artistically constricting Western formula—only to achieve his final coup with The Earthbreakers, a historical novel about the end of the Oregon Trail, published posthumously in 1952. Reconstructing the career of a popular literary giant, Ernest Haycox and the Western restores Haycox to his rightful place in the history of Western literature.
Book Synopsis 60+ Western Novels by Max Brand (Including The Dan Barry Series, The Ronicky Doone Trilogy & The Silvertip Collection) by : Max Brand
Download or read book 60+ Western Novels by Max Brand (Including The Dan Barry Series, The Ronicky Doone Trilogy & The Silvertip Collection) written by Max Brand and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 8859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anthology '60+ Western Novels by Max Brand (Including The Dan Barry Series, The Ronicky Doone Trilogy & The Silvertip Collection)' is a monumental collection that captures the essence and breadth of the American West through the pen of Max Brand, the nom de plume of Frederick Schiller Faust. This collection embodies the diverse landscapes of the Western genre, ranging from the untamed wilderness to the conflict between man and nature, and the quest for justice in a lawless land. The anthology showcases a variety of literary styles from gripping narratives, rich character studies, to intricate plots that intertwine fate and redemption, establishing the profound significance of Brand's work within the Western literary canon. Notably, the inclusion of entire series allows readers to deeply engage with recurring characters and their evolving stories, demonstrating Brand's skill in character development and narrative continuity. The contributing author, Frederick Schiller Faust, under his more famous alias Max Brand, was a prolific figure in early 20th-century literature, whose work significantly shaped the Western genre. His narratives were not merely tales of adventure but were imbued with a keen psychological depth and an exploration of human nature, making them resonate with readers and scholars alike. Faust's prolific output and his ability to capture the spirit of the American frontier have rendered his works an integral part of the literary movement that revered the West as a canvas for storytelling. This collection, therefore, not only celebrates the legacy of a remarkable author but also serves as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of Western literature. '60+ Western Novels by Max Brand' is an indispensable anthology for anyone interested in the development of the Western genre, American literature, or the narratives that have shaped perceptions of the American West. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore a significant body of work by a single author, presenting a comprehensive view of Max Brands contribution to literature. This anthology is a testament to the enduring appeal of Western stories and their capacity to explore complex themes of morality, justice, and identity. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Western literature are encouraged to delve into this collection to appreciate the depth and diversity of Max Brands narratives, and to foster a deeper understanding of the genre's place within the broader landscape of American literature.
Book Synopsis The Heritage of the Desert by : Zane Grey
Download or read book The Heritage of the Desert written by Zane Grey and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zane Grey, renowned as an author for his portrayals of the rugged Wild West, completed his first Western, The Heritage of the Desert, in just four months in 1910. This compelling work which deals powerfully with Mormon culture in Utah in 1890 rapidly became a bestseller.
Book Synopsis The Max Brand Companion by : Jon Tuska
Download or read book The Max Brand Companion written by Jon Tuska and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Or that Faust thought of himself as a poet, writing prose, as he put it, to "pay the bills?" Or that, to pay the bills, he constantly strove to surpass his record of some 20,000 publishable words a day - and that he sold 99 percent of the fiction he wrote? The Max Brand Companion serves to tell the reader about the man as well as the author, charts the history of Faust's work and its derivations, and presents works by Faust himself indicative of the scope and range of his imagination.
Download or read book Long, Long Trail written by Max Brand and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frederick Schiller Faust (May 29, 1892 - May 12, 1944) was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. This is one of his novels.
Download or read book Logan's Run written by William F. Nolan and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling dystopian novel that inspired the 1970s science-fiction classic starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter, and Richard Jordan. In 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twenty-one years. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black, you have reached your Lastday and you must report to a Sleepshop for processing. But the human will to survive is strong—stronger than any mere law. Logan 3 is a Sandman, an enforcer who hunts down those Runners who refuse to accept Deep Sleep. The day before Logan’s palmflower shifts to black, a Runner accidentally reveals that he was racing toward a goal: Sanctuary. With this information driving him forward, Logan 3 assumes the role of the hunted and becomes a Runner.
Download or read book The Untamed written by Max Brand and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fiction of the wildest and wooliest kind," said the New York Times when The Untamed was published in 1919. It was the very first western novel by Max Brand, oneøof the most celebrated and beloved of all western writers. The mysterious Whistlin' Dan Barry rides a black stallion named Satan, followed by a wolf dog named Black Bart. Dan has his own problems, but they multiply when he encounters Jim Silent and his outlaw gang. Whistlin' Dan has an untamed soul, and his mild eyes take on the yellow glare of a beast when trouble troubles him.
Book Synopsis Lives of the Novelists by : John Sutherland
Download or read book Lives of the Novelists written by John Sutherland and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 1456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No previous author has attempted a book such as this: a complete history of novels written in the English language, from the genre's seventeenth-century origins to the present day. In the spirit of Dr. Johnson’s Lives of the Poets, acclaimed critic and scholar John Sutherland selects 294 writers whose works illustrate the best of every kind of fiction—from gothic, penny dreadful, and pornography to fantasy, romance, and high literature. Each author was chosen, Professor Sutherland explains, because his or her books are well worth reading and are likely to remain so for at least another century. Sutherland presents these authors in chronological order, in each case deftly combining a lively and informative biographical sketch with an opinionated assessment of the writer's work. Taken together, these novelists provide both a history of the novel and a guide to its rich variety. Always entertaining, and sometimes shocking, Sutherland considers writers as diverse as Daniel Defoe, Henry James, James Joyce, Edgar Allan Poe, Virginia Woolf, Michael Crichton, Jeffrey Archer, and Jacqueline Susann. Written for all lovers of fiction, Lives of the Novelists succeeds both as introduction and re-introduction, as Sutherland presents favorite and familiar novelists in new ways and transforms the less favored and less familiar through his relentlessly fascinating readings.
Book Synopsis Let's Get Creative! by : William F. Nolan
Download or read book Let's Get Creative! written by William F. Nolan and published by Quill Driver Books. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William F. Nolan, using the knowledge acquired by writing more than 90 works of fiction, analyzes some of his and others' best work to help the reader with construction of characters, dramatic development, and dialogue. The writer will learn how to hook the reader on the first page, how to develop conflict, the craft of revision, and more.
Book Synopsis The Darkness at Windon Manor by : Max Brand
Download or read book The Darkness at Windon Manor written by Max Brand and published by Steeger Properties, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something natural—or supernatural—enters the soul of Andrew Creel, a commonplace young man, and drives him into a swift game where death is a probability on the one side and love only a possibility on the other. Creel plays it to the end: an end unlike the end that seemed so sure when dusk fell on the garden of that charming mansion with its sinister residents. Author Max Brand graced the pages of Argosy with this tale of mistaken identity, a femme fatale, and a haul of stolen jewels in a never-before reprinted story, along with an all-new introduction by Brand historian William F. Nolan (Logan’s Run).
Book Synopsis The Ten-Foot Chain by : Achmed Abdullah
Download or read book The Ten-Foot Chain written by Achmed Abdullah and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of short stories came about when a dinnertime conversation led to the following question being posed: What would happen if a man and woman were forced to spend several days shackled to one another? Four skilled writers offer their answers to this query in four interesting, enlightening tales.
Book Synopsis The Legend of Thunder Moon by : Max Brand
Download or read book The Legend of Thunder Moon written by Max Brand and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thunder Moon, unaware that his father was a white man, struggles to make a name for himself among the Sky People
