John Wayne - A Western Celebration

John Wayne - A Western Celebration by Jane Pattie. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780967053431.

John Wayne A Western Celebration, is just that, A Western Celebration! This beautifully produced volume is a stunning, comprehensive visual work showcasing the entire collection of the Westerns and rare and vintage movie posters of John Waynes career. It is an exclusive, stirring tribute to the unforgettable Duke, a man as large as the American West that he so loved. It celebrates Dukes Centennial year and his many contributions to the colorful tapestry of the West through his 87 Western movies. John Wayne had the unique ability to capture the spirits and show us the faces off the rugged individuals who left their tracks across the wild and unforgiving landscape of the West. It was the cowboy who became the American folk hero. And it was big John Wayne who came to represent the American cowboy and all the great qualities of America around the world. This book is for those who are proud to be American. An imposing feature length Western filmography that salutes and honors a timeless American. Maureen OHara best summed it up with her speech to the United States Congress in 1979 when she said: "To the people of the world, John Wayne is the United States of America. He is what they believe it to be, what they hope it will be, and what they hope it always will be." Written by celebrated Texan author, Jane Pattie. Retail: $120, Hardbound, Dustjacket, 224 sterling gloss pages , Full color, Over 300 images, Oversized museum quality, Dimensions 14" x 11," Weighs approx. 6 lbs, Published in 2007. Limited print run. This book is not available in book stores.