One of his early works told the story of Sonny and Duane in the dying town of Anarene, Texas, entitled the Last Picture Show, and several of his novels, such as Cadillac Jack and Desert Rose, are essentially Westerns set in contemporary Texas. Many of his works were turned i
One of his early works told the story of Sonny and Duane in the dying town of Anarene, Texas, entitled the Last Picture Show, and several of his novels, such as Cadillac Jack and Desert Rose, are essentially Westerns set in contemporary Texas. Many of his works were turned into films, such as Horseman, Pass By, which became Hud, and Terms of Endearment. Along with Diana Ossana, he also adapted an Annie Proulx short story into the film Brokeback Mountain. FTP name this author of western epic Lonesome Dove.
One of his early works told the story of Sonny and Duane in the dying town of Anarene, Texas, entitled the Last Picture Show, and several of his novels, such as Cadillac Jack and Desert Rose, are essentially Westerns set in contemporary Texas.
Larry {McMurtry}