{"product_id":"tales-of-the-far-west-paperback","title":"Tales of the Far West - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTessa Gratton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Forbeck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine: A fantasy world, but not one based on Medieval\/Dark Ages European culture and myth, but rather on the tropes of the Spaghetti Western and Chinese Wuxia. Add steampunk elements. Mix well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fantasy world that mixes the inspirations of \u003ci\u003eDjango\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003ci\u003eThe Good, The Bad \u0026amp; The Ugly \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHouse of Flying Daggers\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003ci\u003eFistful of Dollars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFist of Legend\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fantasy world that's explored through a book series, a constantly-updated website, a tabletop role-playing game, comics, artwork, webseries and much, much, more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is \u003cb\u003eFAR WEST.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales of the Far West\u003c\/b\u003e is the first book in Adamant Entertainment's Wuxia-Western mash-up, featuring a dozen all-new tales written by critically-acclaimed and award-winning fantasy, science-fiction, horror and adventure authors, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"He Built The Wall To Knock It Down\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Scott Lynch: A master teaches an unforgettable lesson in the pursuit of excellence in all things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In Stillness, Music\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Aaron Rosenberg: A wandering musician is all that stands between a village and a cattle baron. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Riding The Thunderbird\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Chuck Wendig: A herd of giant, flightless birds, a young girl, and a sudden lesson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Purity of Purpose\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Gareth-Michael Skarka: Who seeks the secret of the Unsurpassed Weapons? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Paper Lotus\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Tessa Gratton: A strange girl tasks a wounded man to deliver a crucial message. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In the Name of the Empire\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Eddy Webb: A sheriff is charged with the murder of an Imperial Magistrate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Errant Eagles\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Will Hindmarch: A gunslinger faces the consequences of his past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Railroad Spikes\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Ari Marmell: A bandit finds that he's robbed the wrong train. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Fury Pact\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Matt Forbeck: An inventor's son faces the responsibility of his name. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Seven Holes\"\u003c\/b\u003e by T.S. Luikart: An apprentice learns the true nature of demons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Local Legend\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Jason L. Blair: Red Phoenix was dead, and the bounty hunter tells the tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Crippled Avengers\"\u003c\/b\u003e by Dave Gross: A band of fighters seek to take revenge on the steam baron who crippled them.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirector and founder of Adamant Entertainment and the creator of Far West, Gareth-Michael Skarka is a writer, game designer, consultant, graphic designer and veteran of over twenty years in the entertainment business. He's written and designed for critically-acclaimed role-playing games including Doctor Who, Star Trek, Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons, Hong Kong Action Theatre!, and more. For the past eight years, he's been at the forefront of the growth of the ePublishing industry, appearing in articles on the subject ranging from the Washington Post to the South China Morning Post, and online via dozens of sites, including CNNMoney, ABCNews.com and the Nintendo Wii News Channel. The married father of three lives in the old frontier (in Lawrence, Kansas), but works in the new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165239447687,"sku":"9781937936013","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/da7ad3b83a57b36c9fb51338185159b6.webp?v=1733312077","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/tales-of-the-far-west-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}