Maverick Writers... [Signed]

Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, 1988. Small quarto in red paper wraps; ix, 271 pages: b&w photos of each author; 23 cm A few small traces of ink and erasure to rear wrap, tiny upper corner crease to front wrap; else near fine+. Tight and crisp. . Paperback. ISBN: 0870043315

Inscribed and signed by author on half-title. Paperback original. Contents: A.B. Guthrie, Jr. -- Louis L'Amour -- Will Henry -- Janet Dailey -- Elmore Leonard -- Elmer Kelton -- Jeanne Williams -- Gordon Shirreffs -- Dee Brown -- Fred Grove -- Benjamin Capps -- Douglas C. Jones -- Parris Afton Bonds -- Loren D. Estleman -- Matt Braun -- Peggy Simson Curry -- Stan Steiner -- Frank Waters -- Dale L. Walker -- Don Goldsmith -- Thomas Thompson -- Nelson C. Nye -- Nellie Snyder Yost -- Bill Gulick -- Brian Garfield -- Don Balluck -- John Mantley -- Paul Savage -- Calvin Clements -- Paul W. Cooper -- Ron Bishop -- Lucia St. Clair Robson -- William Kittredge -- The Overholsers; Wayne; Stephen -- The Worcesters; Don; Harris -- Marlys Millhiser -- Marc Simmons -- C.L. Sonnichsen -- Steve Frazee -- William R. Cox -- Harry Chrisman -- Irene Bennett Brown -- Robert Bell -- Jeffrey M. Wallman -- Bill Pronzini -- Judith McBain Alter -- Mel Marshall -- Kay L. McDonald -- Thomas Jeier -- J.T. Edson. "This is a collection of candid interviews with some of the best and most prolific writers of out time, who discuss their lives, work, successes and failures as well as their journeys into the Western genre. They also take pot shots at the publishing business and give generously of their experience to fledging writers - sharing techniques, secrets and humor. Maverick Writers could also be called "Anatomy of a Writer," for the subjects share many common characteristics and work habits, yet divers lifestyles. Compiles for apprentice writers and journeymen readers, the book offers valuable writing and marketing material along with downright enjoyable reading. Personalities shine through in each profile "-- Back cover. Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.) Authors, American -- 20th century -- Interviews. Western stories -- History and criticism. Western stories -- Authorship. Authors, American. Authors, American -- Homes and haunts. Intellectual life. Literature. Western stories. Western stories -- Authorship. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Interviews. 1900-1999 West (U.S.) -- In literature. West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life. United States, West.