Author: Owen Wister
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
In Owen Wister's 'Western Classics - Ultimate Collection', readers are transported to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West through a series of historical novels, adventures, and action romance stories. Wister's literary style vividly captures the essence of the American frontier, showcasing themes of loyalty, bravery, and the untamed spirit of the West. This comprehensive collection is a testament to Wister's ability to immerse readers in the thrilling and often dangerous world of the Old West, making it a must-read for fans of Western literature and historical fiction. Wister's depictions of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier justice are both captivating and historically accurate, providing readers with a glimpse into a bygone era of American history. His attention to detail and ability to weave together action-packed plots with compelling characters set him apart as a master of the Western genre. Owen Wister's 'Western Classics' is a timeless collection that will appeal to anyone with a love for adventure, romance, and the spirit of the Wild West.
Western Classics - Ultimate Collection: Historical Novels, Adventures & Action Romance Novels
Author: Owen Wister
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
This carefully edited collection of adventure novels & western classics has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Owen Wister is an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian, set in the Wild West. It describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. It is also widely regarded as being the first cowboy novel. Table of Contents: Lin McLean The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains Red Man and White Red Man and White Little Big Horn Medicine Specimen Jones The Serenade At Siskiyuo The General's Bluff Salvation Gap The Second Missouri Compromise La Tinaja Bonita A Pilgrim on the Gila The Jimmyjohn Boss A Kinsman of Red Cloud Sharon's Choice Napoleon Shave-Tail Twenty Minutes for Refreshments The Promised Land Hank's Woman Padre Ignacio: or, the Song of Temptation
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
This carefully edited collection of adventure novels & western classics has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Owen Wister is an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian, set in the Wild West. It describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. It is also widely regarded as being the first cowboy novel. Table of Contents: Lin McLean The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains Red Man and White Red Man and White Little Big Horn Medicine Specimen Jones The Serenade At Siskiyuo The General's Bluff Salvation Gap The Second Missouri Compromise La Tinaja Bonita A Pilgrim on the Gila The Jimmyjohn Boss A Kinsman of Red Cloud Sharon's Choice Napoleon Shave-Tail Twenty Minutes for Refreshments The Promised Land Hank's Woman Padre Ignacio: or, the Song of Temptation
OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection: Historical Novels, Western Classics, Adventure & Romance Stories (Including Non-Fiction Historical Works)
Author: Owen Wister
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Owen Wister's 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing his mastery in historical novels, Western classics, adventure, and romance stories, along with non-fiction historical works. Wister's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, well-developed characters, and a keen sense of storytelling that immerses readers in the American frontier. His works capture the essence of the Wild West era and offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the time, making it a valuable contribution to the Western genre and American literature as a whole. As a descendant of a prominent Pennsylvania family, Owen Wister drew inspiration from his experiences in the American West and his passion for preserving the spirit of the frontier. His background in law and his travels in the Western United States equipped him with the knowledge and insights that are reflected in his writing. Wister's dedication to portraying the West with authenticity and respect is evident in the detailed settings and engaging characters depicted in his works. I highly recommend 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, Western classics, and adventure stories. Wister's timeless tales and historical insights offer a captivating exploration of the American frontier that is sure to delight and educate readers of all ages.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Owen Wister's 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing his mastery in historical novels, Western classics, adventure, and romance stories, along with non-fiction historical works. Wister's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, well-developed characters, and a keen sense of storytelling that immerses readers in the American frontier. His works capture the essence of the Wild West era and offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the time, making it a valuable contribution to the Western genre and American literature as a whole. As a descendant of a prominent Pennsylvania family, Owen Wister drew inspiration from his experiences in the American West and his passion for preserving the spirit of the frontier. His background in law and his travels in the Western United States equipped him with the knowledge and insights that are reflected in his writing. Wister's dedication to portraying the West with authenticity and respect is evident in the detailed settings and engaging characters depicted in his works. I highly recommend 'OWEN WISTER Ultimate Collection' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, Western classics, and adventure stories. Wister's timeless tales and historical insights offer a captivating exploration of the American frontier that is sure to delight and educate readers of all ages.
The Best Western Classics of Zane Grey
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1539
Book Description
Spirit of the Border is a historical novel. It is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western Classic. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." The Rainbow Trail, also known as The Desert Crucible, is a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel that takes place in Texas, the Lone Star State, and several main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. The Border Legion tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Table of Contents: Betty Zane The Spirit Of The Border The Last Trail Riders Of The Purple Sage The Rainbow Trail The Lone Star Ranger The Border Legion
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1539
Book Description
Spirit of the Border is a historical novel. It is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western Classic. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." The Rainbow Trail, also known as The Desert Crucible, is a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel that takes place in Texas, the Lone Star State, and several main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. The Border Legion tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Table of Contents: Betty Zane The Spirit Of The Border The Last Trail Riders Of The Purple Sage The Rainbow Trail The Lone Star Ranger The Border Legion
THE MYSTERIOUS RIDER (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Mysterious Rider (Illustrated)" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Seventeen years ago miners working a claim of Belllounds's in the mountains above Middle Park had found a child asleep in the columbines along the trail. Near that point Indians, probably Arapahoes coming across the mountains to attack the Utes, had captured or killed the occupants of a prairie-schooner. There was no other clue. The miners took the child to their camp, fed and cared for it, and, after the manner of their kind, named it Columbine. Then they brought it to Belllounds." - Zane Grey, "The Mysterious Rider" Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Mysterious Rider (Illustrated)" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Seventeen years ago miners working a claim of Belllounds's in the mountains above Middle Park had found a child asleep in the columbines along the trail. Near that point Indians, probably Arapahoes coming across the mountains to attack the Utes, had captured or killed the occupants of a prairie-schooner. There was no other clue. The miners took the child to their camp, fed and cared for it, and, after the manner of their kind, named it Columbine. Then they brought it to Belllounds." - Zane Grey, "The Mysterious Rider" Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Big Timber
Author: Bertrand William Sinclair
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
After the death of her father leaves the city-bred Stella Benton goes to live with her brother Charlie in the harsh world of logging in British Columbia. The roughness of her surroundings proves a burden to Stella, and when Jack Fyfe, who loves her, asks her to marry him, she accepts even though she does not love him. Jack tries to win his bride's love, but to no avail. Finally, Stella goes to the city to try and forget her unhappy married life. She becomes infatuated with another man, but after she sees him at a cafe with a woman, she realizes his fickleness, and her love for Jack comes to the surface. Will she re-unite with Jack again? Will he accept her back?
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
After the death of her father leaves the city-bred Stella Benton goes to live with her brother Charlie in the harsh world of logging in British Columbia. The roughness of her surroundings proves a burden to Stella, and when Jack Fyfe, who loves her, asks her to marry him, she accepts even though she does not love him. Jack tries to win his bride's love, but to no avail. Finally, Stella goes to the city to try and forget her unhappy married life. She becomes infatuated with another man, but after she sees him at a cafe with a woman, she realizes his fickleness, and her love for Jack comes to the surface. Will she re-unite with Jack again? Will he accept her back?
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last Trail
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
"Betty Zane" is a historical novel about Elizabeth "Betty" Zane McLaughlin Clark (1765-1823), a heroine of the Revolutionary War on the American frontier. The author Zane Grey is her great-grandnephew. "Spirit of the Border" is a historical novel based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. The story deals with the attempt by Moravian Church missionaries to Christianize Indians and how two brothers' lives take different paths upon their arrival on the border. A highly romanticized account, the novel is the second in a trilogy, the first of which is Betty Zane, Grey's first published work, and "The Last Trail", which focuses on the life of Jonathan Zane, Grey's ancestor. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
"Betty Zane" is a historical novel about Elizabeth "Betty" Zane McLaughlin Clark (1765-1823), a heroine of the Revolutionary War on the American frontier. The author Zane Grey is her great-grandnephew. "Spirit of the Border" is a historical novel based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. The story deals with the attempt by Moravian Church missionaries to Christianize Indians and how two brothers' lives take different paths upon their arrival on the border. A highly romanticized account, the novel is the second in a trilogy, the first of which is Betty Zane, Grey's first published work, and "The Last Trail", which focuses on the life of Jonathan Zane, Grey's ancestor. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
The Ohio River Trilogy + The Purple Sage Saga + The Lone Star Ranger + The Border Legion
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1538
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Ohio River Trilogy + The Purple Sage Saga + The Lone Star Ranger + The Border Legion (7 Western Classics in One Volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Spirit of the Border is a historical novel. It is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western Classic. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." The Rainbow Trail, also known as The Desert Crucible, is a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel that takes place in Texas, the Lone Star State, and several main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. The Border Legion tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Table of Contents: Betty Zane The Spirit Of The Border The Last Trail Riders Of The Purple Sage The Rainbow Trail The Lone Star Ranger The Border Legion
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1538
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Ohio River Trilogy + The Purple Sage Saga + The Lone Star Ranger + The Border Legion (7 Western Classics in One Volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Spirit of the Border is a historical novel. It is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western Classic. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." The Rainbow Trail, also known as The Desert Crucible, is a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel that takes place in Texas, the Lone Star State, and several main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. The Border Legion tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Table of Contents: Betty Zane The Spirit Of The Border The Last Trail Riders Of The Purple Sage The Rainbow Trail The Lone Star Ranger The Border Legion
THE RUSTLERS OF PECOS COUNTY
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This adventure classic follows two Texas rangers. They are sent to small town of Linrock in order to beat the gang of rustlers who are controlling the town. However, they will fall in love with two girls who may be related to the leader of the gang of rustlers... Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This adventure classic follows two Texas rangers. They are sent to small town of Linrock in order to beat the gang of rustlers who are controlling the town. However, they will fall in love with two girls who may be related to the leader of the gang of rustlers... Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
THE BORDER LEGION
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The Border Legion is a Western novel. It tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. The Border Legion was adapted to film, in 1918, 1924, 1930, and in 1940. The film The Last Round-Up (1934) starring Randolph Scott, was also based on the novel. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
The Border Legion is a Western novel. It tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. The Border Legion was adapted to film, in 1918, 1924, 1930, and in 1940. The film The Last Round-Up (1934) starring Randolph Scott, was also based on the novel. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
THE LAST OF THE PLAINSMEN
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Last of the Plainsmen" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Buffalo Jones needs no introduction to American sportsmen, but to these of my readers who are unacquainted with him a few words may not be amiss. He was born sixty-two years ago on the Illinois prairie, and he has devoted practically all of his life to the pursuit of wild animals. It has been a pursuit which owed its unflagging energy and indomitable purpose to a singular passion, almost an obsession, to capture alive, not to kill. He has caught and broken the will of every well-known wild beast native to western North America. Killing was repulsive to him. He even disliked the sight of a sporting rifle, though for years necessity compelled him to earn his livelihood by supplying the meat of buffalo to the caravans crossing the plains. At last, seeing that the extinction of the noble beasts was inevitable, he smashed his rifle over a wagon wheel and vowed to save the species. For ten years he labored, pursuing, capturing and taming buffalo, for which the West gave him fame, and the name Preserver of the American Bison." - Zane Grey, "The Last of the Plainsmen" Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Last of the Plainsmen" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Buffalo Jones needs no introduction to American sportsmen, but to these of my readers who are unacquainted with him a few words may not be amiss. He was born sixty-two years ago on the Illinois prairie, and he has devoted practically all of his life to the pursuit of wild animals. It has been a pursuit which owed its unflagging energy and indomitable purpose to a singular passion, almost an obsession, to capture alive, not to kill. He has caught and broken the will of every well-known wild beast native to western North America. Killing was repulsive to him. He even disliked the sight of a sporting rifle, though for years necessity compelled him to earn his livelihood by supplying the meat of buffalo to the caravans crossing the plains. At last, seeing that the extinction of the noble beasts was inevitable, he smashed his rifle over a wagon wheel and vowed to save the species. For ten years he labored, pursuing, capturing and taming buffalo, for which the West gave him fame, and the name Preserver of the American Bison." - Zane Grey, "The Last of the Plainsmen" Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines.