INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday and the Vendetta Ride from Hell (Book Notes)
A richly detailed and exciting narrative that sheds light on one of the most famous events in American history - the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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The Making of Tombstone: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Modern Western (Book Notes)
A comprehensive and engaging tribute to the creation of one of the most beloved Westerns of all time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Download and read the 2019 contemporary western crime/drama feature film script.
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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.
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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.
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A well-crafted and engaging historical drama that offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of America's most iconic outlaws.
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Book Notes)
A gripping novel that delves into the complex relationships, motivations & psychological dynamics surrounding one of the most infamous figures of the American West.
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)
Download and read the 2007 crime/western feature film script.
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Story Structure for Writers)
Breakdown of the story structure of the 2007 crime/western film.
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A riveting account of an unlikely group of criminals who terrorized the early California frontier.
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A compelling historical novel that offers a richly detailed, nuanced portrayal of the Dalton Gang and the violent world of the American frontier.
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Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-1934 (Book Notes)
The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of organized crime in America.
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Public Enemies (Book to Screen)
The film Public Enemies is an example of why straying from the book is sometimes necessary for screenwriters to create a better experience for movie-goers.
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Download and read the 2009 historical crime/drama feature film script.
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