Thanks for this as I've been reading his books for over 20 years and have only known his face from the picture on the back of all the softcovers. It's great to finally hear him talk!
He was one of a kind. I have read and reread the majority of his books. They never get old. Go to any new or used bookstore and the evidence of his talent and popularity is always there. His ability to tell a story without profanity is becoming a lost art. So much of what's written today can make you sick as you read it. His stories not only entertain but hidden in them are life lessons.
MY FAVORITE IS THE DAYBREAKERS. I am blogging all week about classic westerns and today I'm writing about the first true COWBOY Sackett book The Daybreakers. petticoatsandpistols . com
A true shame he's gone but what a legacy to leave behind. I've read that he had many more sakett stories to write before he passed, how great they would have been. Jubal is by far my favorite.
I'm reading L'amour's Last of the Breed right now and can't put it down. When I was a teenager growing up in England in the 1970s I used to love reading his westerns. I borrowed them from my grandma, who was addicted to the western. In England at that time he was hugely popular. His beautiful descriptions of the wild frontier provided an escape from a life dominated by cream tarts and cups of tea. Thanks for posting this.
@absue I just finished reading it a couple of days ago. It was extraordinary! I had no idea how it would all come out until literally the last sentence. What a terrific read!
@dseanmat L'Amour rates among the finest story-tellers of all time, and Last of the Breed is one of his best. The whole story is a good read, and that ending is perfect.
@absue I absolutely agree with you. When I was growing up I used to see entire cases in bookstores devoted to his works, and I thought to myself, "Anyone who writes that much couldn't possibly be any good." How wrong I was. I have in the past year read 6 of his books and each one was marvelous. I am eyeing that leatherette collection of his works as a Christmas present to myself!
@dseanmat I have most of his books in paperback, and have had to replace some because they fell apart from being read over and over.
When buying L'Amour books, make sure you get the Bantam (publisher) version. The others are pirated from early magazine stories or someplace where there is an irregularity with the copyright. There were some very odd publishing/copywrite situations years back.
@absue Thank you very much for the tip! I appreciate it. The editions to which I refer were available through the official website which is still administered by his family, so presumably they're authorized.
Thanks for this as I've been reading his books for over 20 years and have only known his face from the picture on the back of all the softcovers. It's great to finally hear him talk!
nardpuncher 1 week ago
i love louis lameruir
BobbyMercy1 2 weeks ago
my brothers loves zane grey
BobbyMercy1 2 weeks ago
did he pass away?
BobbyMercy1 1 month ago
@BobbyMercy1 Yes, he died in 1988.
psychedelikat 2 weeks ago
He was the best.
amaxamon 2 months ago
I like reading his books im reading Treasure Mountian right now and guess what book i read before that.
HauntedMesa97 3 months ago
Greatest American writer of all time. I didnt have a father. Louis Lamour's books taught me how to be a real man. Thank you.
1970inday 3 months ago
The Daybreakers + High Lonesome were two of the best books he ever wrote!
Sjobeck7 4 months ago
this is awesome i like this
soloriding4 5 months ago
My Grandmother introduced Mr. L'Amour to me . I have read about 50-60 of his books many of them several times.
I am a retired Pro Cowboy. All the days as a kid reading and being taken away to a small camp or a womens call.
You sir , Gave Cowboys a vision of our life that is 2nd to none.
Your much appreciated and sorely missed. Happy trails my friend!
God Bless The Great State of TEXAS!!
wthjrtx1 8 months ago
The most I've ever read in his books is Hell or Damn. Nothing bad
SemperFidelis0229 9 months ago
He was one of a kind. I have read and reread the majority of his books. They never get old. Go to any new or used bookstore and the evidence of his talent and popularity is always there. His ability to tell a story without profanity is becoming a lost art. So much of what's written today can make you sick as you read it. His stories not only entertain but hidden in them are life lessons.
crj52 11 months ago
MY FAVORITE IS THE DAYBREAKERS. I am blogging all week about classic westerns and today I'm writing about the first true COWBOY Sackett book The Daybreakers. petticoatsandpistols . com
maryconnealy 11 months ago
A true shame he's gone but what a legacy to leave behind. I've read that he had many more sakett stories to write before he passed, how great they would have been. Jubal is by far my favorite.
rugerguy30000 1 year ago
@rugerguy30000 jubal is good but i prefer teh day breakers : }
ricker01100 5 months ago
there's 18 sacketts, not 16
haloman9595 1 year ago
this guy is gr8 it was a sad day that i read them all well don i think jubal is the best
elknoff 1 year ago
love louis l'amour!!!.....does anyone know where i can get his movies to download online free??? plzzz!!!!
sweetmoniqi 1 year ago
How well he comes off in this interview, seems like a wise man.
His (kind of ) autobiography- 'education of a wandering man' is a great read too.
2210ethan 1 year ago
L'Amour is fantastic, and I love his books. Check out 'To Tame a Land,' and 'Flint' if you haven't read them yet. Amazing!
gompth1966 1 year ago
no one has captured another life the way this man has
HansGayness121212 1 year ago
I'm reading L'amour's Last of the Breed right now and can't put it down. When I was a teenager growing up in England in the 1970s I used to love reading his westerns. I borrowed them from my grandma, who was addicted to the western. In England at that time he was hugely popular. His beautiful descriptions of the wild frontier provided an escape from a life dominated by cream tarts and cups of tea. Thanks for posting this.
Numboss 1 year ago
@Numboss Last of the Breed is one of my favourite books. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do!
absue 1 year ago
@absue I just finished reading it a couple of days ago. It was extraordinary! I had no idea how it would all come out until literally the last sentence. What a terrific read!
dseanmat 1 year ago
@dseanmat L'Amour rates among the finest story-tellers of all time, and Last of the Breed is one of his best. The whole story is a good read, and that ending is perfect.
absue 1 year ago
@absue I absolutely agree with you. When I was growing up I used to see entire cases in bookstores devoted to his works, and I thought to myself, "Anyone who writes that much couldn't possibly be any good." How wrong I was. I have in the past year read 6 of his books and each one was marvelous. I am eyeing that leatherette collection of his works as a Christmas present to myself!
dseanmat 1 year ago
@dseanmat I have most of his books in paperback, and have had to replace some because they fell apart from being read over and over.
When buying L'Amour books, make sure you get the Bantam (publisher) version. The others are pirated from early magazine stories or someplace where there is an irregularity with the copyright. There were some very odd publishing/copywrite situations years back.
absue 1 year ago
@absue Thank you very much for the tip! I appreciate it. The editions to which I refer were available through the official website which is still administered by his family, so presumably they're authorized.
dseanmat 1 year ago
@dseanmat I agree. Happy reading!
absue 1 year ago
@absue Thanks! You too.
dseanmat 1 year ago