Jack Schaefer

About

An American author of western-themed novels, he is particularly known for Shane, a work that was adapted by George Stevens into a critically- acclaimed film. His other works include The Canyon, Company of Cowards, and Tales from the West.

Before Fame

He graduated from Oberlin College and briefly attended graduate school at Columbia University. He subsequently had a long career as a journalist.

Trivia

He earned his literary reputation as an author of Westerns; however, he never actually visited the American West.

Family Life

He was married twice. He lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his second wife.

Associated With

His 1963 novel, Monte Walsh, was made into a movie starring Lee Marvin.