Author, Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Beau L’Amour, the driving force behind Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures. In this riveting episode, Beau delves into the enduring legacy of his father, legendary author Louis L’Amour—one of the best-selling writers of the 20th century.
Beau shares why his father, after World War II, chose to specialize in Westerns, how he briefly wrote under pseudonyms, and what his early writing career looked like before he became the undisputed king of frontier fiction. They explore his deep ties to the pulp magazine era, his prolific work ethic—writing four novels a year to support his family—and the six or seven typewriters he used throughout his career (which Beau still owns).
The conversation takes a personal turn as Beau reflects on his father’s life, their connection beyond the pages, and how he uncovered hidden gems buried in Louis L’Amour’s paper-cluttered office—leading to the creation of Lost Treasures Volumes 1 and 2. He also reveals his father’s long-term vision to expand the Western genre and why none of his books have ever gone out of print.
From Louis L’Amour’s friendship with Hollywood star Alan Ladd to his disciplined writing habits, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the life of a literary giant.
Beau L'Amour is a writer and entertainment industry jack-of-all-trades. He is the son of best selling novelist Louis L'Amour and has managed his father's literary estate since 1988. Striving to maintain that legacy, he has done editorial work, revised unfinished manuscripts, managed a literary magazine and an audio/radio drama series, done art direction, been a comic book writer and producer and become an expert in marketing. In the years since his father passed away L'Amour has helped sell over 120 million books, nearly 5 million audio programs and placed a number of books of short stories (out of 16 posthumous collections) on the Bestsellers list.
Louis Lamour’s Lost Treasures Website