Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry was known for his literary works like Terms of Endearment, The Last Picture Show, Lonesome Dove, and Horseman, Pass By. His work was by and large set in either contemporary Texas or the Old West. A number of American feature films and television series have been inspired by his writings. Movies like Hud, Texasville, Lovin' Molly and The Evening Star amongst others, were based on his novels. The films that were adapted from his works earned thirteen Academy Awards out of thirty-four nominations. He earned the reputation of being an ardent book-collector for his store Booked Up that holds a vast collection of rare books. He earned number of awards and accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Lonesome Dove. Lonesome Dove was also adapted into miniseries that bagged in seven Emmy Awards out of eighteen nominations. He was also awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2014.
