In order to be GOOD.
You gotta know what it means to be BAD.
An 1880s deputized horse farmer can't escape his failures in the murder of his uncle and heads out West to find the killer. With the unlikely allies he finds along the way they discover an underground criminal syndicate working to stop all Eastern expansion into the West run by the Gunslinger known as The Deuce.
The Fictional Wild West Story that takes place in Salida Colorado. Illustrated and created by Carl R. Bork and Written and Created by Victor Geremia.
12x12 size Hardcover Art book. 85 pages.
Full Color Oil Painted Illustrations printed on 100lb paper.
Comes with Bonus Content. More drawings and paintings and behind the scenes work and story. Illustrated Character bios and lore.
Audio Narration included by Justin Greathouse complete with Voice acting, music, and sound effects.
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“There are far worse things than DEATH in this world, and I aim to SHOW them to ya.”
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION:
HAND-PAINTED ILLUSTRATIONS
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Uncle Joe called to John.
“Anytime I’ve been in a GUNFIGHT WITH MORE THAN THREE FELLAS, I SERVE ‘EM FAMILY STYLE. Everybody gets one helping, then seconds if they need some more.”
John’s Winchester Model 73 dished out shots like a dealer starting a game of five-card draw.
ABOUT THE CREATORS
The Gunpowder Trail began as a simple idea. Carl Bork wanted to paint gunslingers flying across the canvas, locked in dramatic shootouts. As he learned more about Salida’s history, Carl began to wonder: “What if I added a story to these paintings and set it here in Salida?” Around 2021, time passed, and Carl reconnected with his childhood friend Matt.
Soon after, Matt started a group text that included Victor Geremia. Carl remembered Vic as a gifted writer from school, someone who shared his passion for art. It felt natural to propose a collaborative project with his high school friends. When Carl pitched the idea of combining art with narrative, Vic responded enthusiastically: “I actually love the western genre!”—and the process began.
Through a series of phone calls, Carl and Vic mapped out the project as a three-act story, each act divided into four parts. They exchanged drafts, traded ideas, and refined the vision together. Before long, they realized they were creating something they themselves would have loved to see on the big screen. The project became not only a celebration of Salida’s rich western heritage, but also a sweeping adventure that embraced the broader history of the American West. As they fleshed out the story, Carl thought it would heighten the immersive experience if the show had an audio narration that people can listen to while they looked at the paintings. That’s when Carl remembered his good friend from college Justin Greathouse did voice over work! Justin quickly jumped on board and, thus, the band was formed.
Left: Carl Bork Right: Victor Geremia
Justin Greathouse recording audio book.
Book show opening.
