Story of John Wayne: The Ultimate Collector's Guide

Explore the life and career of The Duke!

• A complete history of John Wayne (1907-1979) that every John Wayne fan will love
• John Wayne's early life and modest upbringing, his rise in popularity, the many movies that he made, his life behind the camera, his scandalous love life, his political ambitions, his 1971 interview with Playboy, and his death
• Reviews of his top 10 films from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s along with a short synopsis, explanation, and any awards it won
• Behind the scenes information on the movies that made him an icon
• Rare photos seldom seen by the public of John Wayne and his many castmates, friends, and family

This amazingly detailed book contains everything you ever wanted to know about John Wayne!

In his day, John Wayne was considered the epitome of manhood. He became an icon through starring roles in films produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially Westerns and war movies. Inside this book, you'll read about his humble beginnings, his desire to join the military and be a football pro, and his rise to stardom in the Wild West movies of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Also featured are reviews of the top 10 John Wayne movies for each decade, with discussions of how he became the star and how he got along with his co-stars and leading ladies. You'll also find information about Wayne's political influence and ambitions, his foray onto the small screen, his scandalous love life with three wives and many girlfriends, and ultimately his diagnosis of incurable cancer.

Story of John Wayne is a must-have collector's guide for every John Wayne fan!