Frederick Schiller Faust

Biography

Born in 1892, Frederick Schiller Faust adopted the pen name Max Brand and became one of America's most prolific writers of Western fiction. His vivid portrayals of frontier life appeared in magazines, novels, and the early cinema, where his storytelling lent authenticity and drama.

Even as he explored other genres, Faust kept returning to the frontier, and his characters' moral struggles continue to influence writers and filmmakers seeking the raw energy of the Old West.