The Collected Stories of Max Brand

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Max Brand's novels and stories have defined the West for thousands of readers attracted to his bright, vigorous prose. John Cawelti, Russel G. Nye, and other scholars of the Western view his work as key in the development of the genre. Between 1917 and 1944 he wrote prolifically, making Max Brand one of America's most popular writers.

But Max Brand wasn't his real name, and his work extended well beyond boots and saddles. Born Frederick Schiller Faust, he realized his name would...

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1994 HARDCOVER 1st Edition NEW in NEW jacket Hardback Centennial Edition 343pp. 18 stories including some of his Westerns, the first Dr. Kildare story, fantasy, thrillers etc. ... 1st Edition...............[ CONDITION DETAILS: An AS NEW unread copy in AS NEW Dust Jacket ].......Unless otherwise noted: 1st Edition means First Printing; books are in the original publishers binding; wrappers (present only if mentioned above) are complete, un-clipped and provided with transparent protectors. *****PLEASE NOTE: This item is shipping from an authorized seller in Europe. In the event that a return is necessary, you will be able to return your item within the US. To learn more about our European sellers and policies see the BookQuest FAQ section***** Read more Show Less

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Overview

Max Brand's novels and stories have defined the West for thousands of readers attracted to his bright, vigorous prose. John Cawelti, Russel G. Nye, and other scholars of the Western view his work as key in the development of the genre. Between 1917 and 1944 he wrote prolifically, making Max Brand one of America's most popular writers.

But Max Brand wasn't his real name, and his work extended well beyond boots and saddles. Born Frederick Schiller Faust, he realized his name would be a hindrance when World War I was raging. He took the name Max Brand and made it famous. Along the way he invented characters who became famous, too: Dr. Kildare, for instance, and secret agent Anthony Hamilton.

This volume collects eighteen of the very best of Brand's short fiction, taken from different genres and different times of his life. Included are "Above the Law," "Outcast Breed," "The Sun Stood Still," and others of his greatest Western stories. Brand's versatility is shown with "Internes Can't Take Money" (the debut of Dr. Kildare), "John Ovington Returns," an early story with elements of fantasy and autobiography, and "The Strange Villa," an action-packed spy story.

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Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly
Brand (the pen name of Frederick Schiller Faust) was one of the most prolific and protean pulp writers of the century. (Born in 1892, he was killed while serving as a war correspondent in Italy during WWII). Though best known for his westerns, Brand also wrote spy thrillers and created the character of Dr. Kildare. According to Bloodworth's introduction, in one three-year period during the early '30s, Brand produced more than five million words-equivalent to 75 pulp-length books. The breadth of Brand's work-written under 20 pseudonyms and totaling nearly 900 stories and novels-is well represented in the 18 stories collected here, which range from early tales (``John Ovington Returns,'' a surprisingly tender love story) to posthumously published selections (including another fine love story, ``Honor Bright''). Among the high points are ``Internes Can't Take Money,'' the first Dr. Kildare tale, and ``The Strange Villa,'' which introduces suave Secret Service Agent-and James Bond precursor-Anthony Hamilton and is set in Monte Carlo. Brand's western fiction is also well represented. (Sept.)
Wes Lukowsky
Max Brand, whose real name was Frederick Schiller Faust, was one of the most prolific writers of the pulp-fiction era. He is best known for his western novels, but as Brand (he also used more than 20 other pseudonyms), he produced almost 900 short stories. These 18 selections represent his nonwestern work--with a couple of exceptions--and showcase Faust's "serious" fiction. Of particular interest is "A Special Occasion," which features an autobiographical central character who shares with Faust a failing marriage, a clinging mistress, a drinking problem, and serious doubts about his profession. Also of interest is "Interns Can't Take Money," which marks the debut of young doctor Jimmy Kildare, perhaps Faust's most well-known character. Strangely enough, it's not the medical soap opera one might expect. Rather, it's a surprisingly good hard-boiled tale of hoods, blackmail, and ethical choices. Each entry is preceded by a detailed description of the story and its context within Faust's career. The Brand name will generate interest, and the overall quality of the stories will please even those readers who were expecting chaps and six-guns.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780803212442
  • Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
  • Publication date: 8/28/1994
  • Edition description: Centennial
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 346
  • Product dimensions: 6.33 (w) x 9.31 (h) x 1.29 (d)

Meet the Author

Robert Easton is the author of Max Brand: The Big Westerner. He and Jane Easton live in Santa Barbara, California. William Bloodworth is president of Augusta College and author of Max Brand.
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Table of Contents

Editors' Preface
Introduction
John Ovington Returns (1918) 1
Above the Law (1918) 17
The Wedding Guest (1934) 71
A Special Occasion (1934) 88
Outcast Breed (1934) 103
The Sun Stood Still (1934) 147
The Strange Villa (1935) 160
The Claws of the Tigress (1935) 209
Internes Can't Take Money (1936) 217
Fixed (1936) 236
Wine on the Desert (1936) 252
Virginia Creeper (1937) 261
Pringle's Luck (1937) 277
The Silent Witness (1938) 290
Miniature (1939) 296
Our Daily Bread (1940) 309
Honor Bright (1948) 317
The King (1948) 335
Acknowledgments 340
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