INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Wyatt Earp (Script)

Download and read the 1994 western feature film script.

The Summer of 1876: Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends in the Season That Defined the American West (Book Notes)

Larger-than-life stories of the wild west - from notorious outlaws like Jesse James and legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp to Belle Starr and Wild Bill Hickok.

Prince of Thieves (book adapted as the movie "The Town")

A compelling crime heist novel that offers more than simply action and suspense.

The Town (Script)

Download and read the 2010 crime movie script.

Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde (Book Notes)

A thoroughly researched and engagingly written account that dispels the myths surrounding Bonnie and Clyde, while painting a nuanced picture of their lives.

Bonnie and Clyde (Script)

Download and read the 1967 crime feature film script.

Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde (the true story depicted in the film "The Highwaymen")

From cattle rustlers, bandits, labor strikes and corruption to the relentless pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde, Texas Ranger takes the reader on a wild ride of the lawman's legendary life.

The Highwaymen (Script)

Download and read the 2019 contemporary western crime/drama feature film script.

The Wettest County in the World (book adapted as the film "Lawless")

The novel is based on the true story of the author's grandfather and great-uncles, who were part of a notorious moonshine gang in Franklin County, Virginia during the Prohibition era.

Lawless (Script)

Download and read the 2012 historical crime/drama feature film script.

Fire in the Hole (book adapted as the TV series "Justified")

A gripping and entertaining collection of stories that showcases author Elmore Leonard's skill as a writer.

Justified (Script)

Download and read scripts from the 2010 neo-western crime series.

City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit (book adapted as the TV series "Justified: City Primeval")

An atmospheric crime novel that plunges readers into the gritty underbelly of Detroit, where corruption, crime, and moral ambiguity reign.

Justified: City Primeval (Script)

Download and read scripts from the 2023 modern western, crime series.

Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride (Book Notes)

William H. Bonney became a symbol of the lawlessness of the American West during the late 19th century.

Young Guns (Script)

Download and read the 1988 western feature film script.

Billy the Kid (TV Notes)

A well-crafted and engaging historical drama that offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of America's most iconic outlaws.

Billy the Kid (Script)

Download and read the 2022 western series season one scripts.

The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard (includes "3:10 to Yuma")

A collection of short stories that showcases the talent and range of one of America's greatest writers.

3:10 to Yuma (Script)

Download and read the 2007 western feature film script.

3:10 to Yuma (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2007 western 3:10 to Yuma.

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders & the Birth of the FBI (Book Notes)

A powerful and compelling true story that sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in American history.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Script)

Download and read the 2023 historical crime/drama feature film script.

Dances with Wolves: The American Frontier Epic (Book Notes)

The story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a disillusioned Union soldier who finds himself immersed in the culture of the Lakota Sioux.

Dances with Wolves (Script)

Download and read the 1990 western feature film script.