Description John Wayne Treasures chronicles the Life of this legendary actor, from his earliest movies and years out in the wilderness to his final films and eventual passing.
His books include John Wayne: American and Joe Louis: Hard Times Man, A line in the Sand: The Alamo in Blood and Memory, and many other books on American History..
Randy Roberts is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer.
He is an associate professor of history at the University of Central Arkansas.
About the author David Welky is the author of several books, including The Moguls and the Dictators: Hollywood and the Coming of World War II .
Written by true and loyal fans, every aspect of the Duke\'s Life is covered in this book.
While alive, he embodied the persona he created with pride, patriotism, determination, and integrity.
John Wayne\'s character, with biting wit and grit, has grown far bigger than the man himself.
Since John Wayne\'s death in 1979, he has been the subject of the public\'s fascination and has become a folk legend, of sorts.
Included are a small movie poster for Stagecoach, excerpts from Duke\'s Glendale High School senior yearbook circa 1925, and proof sheets from Big Jake and The Shootist .
John Wayne Treasures contains a pocket in the back with four pieces of Memorabilia spanning John Wayne\'s Life and career.
Clips of interviews, quotes from movies, and the testimony of the people he surrounded himself with tell the story of America\'s favorite western star.
Duke\'s extraordinary rise to fame--from hauling furniture around studio lots to becoming one of the most famous actors in the world--is chronicled in this handsome volume, complete with on-set and behind-the-scenes photographs, vintage movie posters, and cigarette cards from his most well-known movies.
He embodied the definition of the American cowboy, soldier, and rugged individualist. "Damn, I\'m the stuff men are made of " --John Wayne While people around the globe adore and cherish John Wayne, he remains the quintessential American icon .
Four pieces of Memorabilia included in the book\'s pocket add vivid detail to this story of John Wayne\'s life.
Description John Wayne Treasures chronicles the Life of this legendary actor, from his earliest movies and years out in the wilderness to his final films and eventual passing
