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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Desperadoes (Book Notes)

A compelling historical novel that offers a richly detailed, nuanced portrayal of the Dalton Gang and the violent world of the American frontier.

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.

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.

Public Enemies (Script)

Download and read the 2009 historical crime/drama feature film script.