John Waynersquo;s name is synonymous with not only the tough cowboys of the Wild West; but also the all-American war hero. Rising beyond the standard recognition that most Hollywood actors get; Wayne achieved an unparalleled level of success as a walking and talking symbol of America. John Wayne: A Photographic Celebrationcollects many photographs from his long and celebrated career. Annotated with quotes from the man himself; as well as quotes about him from his loved ones; this book follows the course of his career from his breakthrough role in Stagecoach to his Oscar-winning performance in True Grit.One of the few conservative republicans in Hollywood during his time; John Wayne was a controversial figure. He was often meticulous about his image; believing that his status as a patriotic icon was a responsibility.Beautiful full-color photos will offer insight to this larger-than-life actor; both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. This book will delight both the casual and die-hard John Wayne fan; as well as anyone with a love for Westerns and war films.
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