INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

True Grit (Book Notes)

A masterfully written Western novel that defies genre conventions through its sharp prose, memorable characters, and exploration of timeless themes.

True Grit (Script)

Download and read the 2010 western movie script.

The Alamo [1960] (Script)

Download and read the 1960 western, action, war movie script.

The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation (Book Notes)

The book blends thorough historical research and engaging storytelling to create a detailed and emotionally resonant account of battle of the Alamo, and the men who fought there.

Battle of the Alamo (Historical Reprint)

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.

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.

Tombstone (Script)

Download and read the 1993 western feature film script.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)

Download and read the 2007 crime/western feature film script.

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.

Australian Desperadoes: The Incredible Story of How Australian Gangsters Terrorized California (Book Notes)

A riveting account of an unlikely group of criminals who terrorized the early California frontier.

The Proposition (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2005 western film.

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Book Notes)

A fascinating and engaging read on the profound impact that firearms have had on key events in American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts.