I'm not all that happy with the local library, which has sharply curtailed services. Nonetheless, I requested something just out from University of Nebraska Press. It's:
Weird WesternsWeird Westerns
Race, Gender, Genre
It's rather expensive by my tastes, but for some reason the local library agreed to order a copy. The paperback is around $35 and the hardcover around 70 as I recall. I don't know if it is worth it. My friend Bob Vardeman and I were talking about the then-upcoming book last Spring at Wild Wild West Con. He said, "Getting academics involved in Weird Westerns is all we need. He may be right. But I edit and talk on Weird Westerns a lot and feel an obligation to stay informed. When it arrives I'll look it over and maybe even review it. In the meantime, I simply mention its existence and if one is so inclined, one can try and get their library to order it, too.
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