Duke: The Life And Image Of John Wayne and similar items

6" x 9", 377 page trade paperback titled DUKE: THE LIFE AND IMAGE OF JOHN WAYNE by Ronald L. Davis/ University of Oklahoma Press, ISBN # 0-8061-3329-5, Fourth printing, copyright 1998/ This biography succeeds in its evenhanded portrayal of John Wayne. No doubt some will criticize it because Davis doesn't spend his time eschewing Wayne's politically incorrect opinions, but neither does the author lionize Wayne the man. What you have left is a concise and readable 400 page biography that covers all the movies and all the wives. Davis gives his opinions as to why the Wayne legend still survives, and what his fellow actors thought of him way back when. Interesting is the story behind the making of the ALAMO, a film he produced, directed and starred in, the subsequent Oscar campaign, and the aftermath. Also interesting is Wayne's relationship with director John Ford, whom he loved, and their disagreements. The book is complete and in GOOD - VERY GOOD condition with some overall wear. There are about half a dozen pages with some yellow highlighting of the text. The original owners name is written with a sharpie on the inside of the front cover. (see pictures)