Best John Wayne Biography - April 2024

John Wayne: The Life and Legend

The New York Times bestselling biography of John Wayne: “authoritative and enormously engaging…Eyman takes you through Wayne’s life, his death, and his legend in a detailed, remarkably knowledgeable yet extremely readable way” (Peter Bogdanovich, The New York Times Book Review).John Wayne died more than thirty years ago, but he remains one of today’s five favorite movie stars. The celebrated Hollywood icon comes fully to life in this complex portrait by noted film historian and master biographer Scott Eyman. Exploring Wayne’s early life with a difficult mother and a feckless father... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1439199590
• ASIN: 1439199590
• ISBN: 1439199590
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

John Wayne: The Legend and the Man: An Exclusive Look Inside Duke's Archive

The family photo abums, the classic film costumes, the telgrams and medals, from the internationally-beloved icon, The Duke! All collected here for the first time. An undisputed American icon, John Wayne is recognized the world over for his signature drawl and confident swagger; the ultimate personification of American courage and honor. This fall, John Wayne Enterprises has chosen powerHouse Books to produce the first-ever exclusively authorized photographic record of his life, both on-screen and off. John Wayne: The Legend and the Man celebrates Duke’s life and legacy through film stills ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1576875903
• ASIN: 1576875903
• ISBN: 9781576875902
• Brand: powerHouse Books
• Manufacturer: powerHouse Books

The John Wayne Code: Wit, Wisdom and Timeless Advice

John Wayne was more than a movie star. He was a symbol for everything good and decent about America, inspiring everyday people to reach just a little bit more and try a little bit harder. During his 72 years and more than 150 movies, John Wayne imparted a seemingly-endless amount of advice, wisdom and good old-fashioned common sense to his fans. In The John Wayne Code, that wealth of knowledge has been collected together for the first time by the people who loved and knew him best - his family and the editors of the Official John Wayne Collector's Edition Magazine.Filled with Duke’s most ins... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1942556586
• ASIN: 1942556586
• ISBN: 9781942556589
• Manufacturer: Media Lab Books

The Wings of Eagles

Wings Of Eagles, The (DVD) (Commemorative Amaray)John Wayne, Dan Dailey, and Maureen O'Hara star in one of John Ford's most personal films, in which he pays tribute to a man he knew and admired in real life, pioneering World War I naval aviator Frank "Spig" Wead. Although Wead (Wayne) is instrumental in advancing the cause of American air power, he endures a troubled personal life, becoming estranged from his wife, Minnie (O'Hara) after the death of their baby. During a bout of drinking, he tumbles down the stairs of his home and is paralyzed. With the help of happy-go-lucky Navy mechanic "Jug... [Read More]

• ASIN: B000O599VM
• UPC: 012569798632
• ASIN: B000O599VM
• Brand: Warner Manufacturing
• Manufacturer: WarnerBrothers

Wayne Thiebaud

The most comprehensive and deluxe monograph on Wayne Thiebaud, a celebrated and active American artist, spanning the length of his career, from the mid-1950s to the present. Wayne Thiebaud is one of the world’s most popular and respected painters. Born in 1920, he has lived for most of his life in Sacramento, with much of his youth spent in Long Beach; Southern California, in particular Laguna Beach, remains an area of great sentimentality. For this book he has selected the works himself, an act of autobiography in a sense. At age 94, he looked back over his life and his work, rich with ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847846164
• ASIN: 0847846164
• ISBN: 9780847846160
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth

A rare behind-the-scenes look at John Wayne: the legend, hero, and Hollywood icon of numerous epic Western films, including an Academy Award-winning performance in True Grit. No legend ever walked taller than “The Duke.” Now, author Michael Munn’s startling new biography of John Wayne sets the record straight on why Wayne didn’t serve in World War II, on director John Ford’s contribution to Wayne’s career, and the mega-star’s highs and lows: three failed marriages, and two desperate battles with cancer. Munn also discloses publicly, for the first time, Soviet dictator Josef Stal... [Read More]

• ASIN: B000OCXGIC
• ASIN: B000OCXGIC
• Manufacturer: Berkley

The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

Perhaps best known for his classic movie lines, such as "Fill your hands, you sons-of-bitches!" from True Grit, the late actor John Wayne often displayed a spontaneous and biting wit when away from the screen as well. When a reporter from the Harvard Crimson sarcastically asked Wayne if he looked at himself as an "American Legend," for example, the Duke replied: "Well, not being a Harvard man, I don't look at myself any more than necessary." This small gem of inspiration contains Wayne anecdotes on God and country, the old West, friends and family, and acting, and concludes with quotes from ot... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1589793323
• ASIN: 1589793323
• ISBN: 1589793323
• Manufacturer: Taylor Trade Publishing

John Wayne: John Ford Film Collection (The Searchers 2-Disc Special Edition / Fort Apache / She Wore a Yellow Ribbon / They Were Expendable /3 Godfathers / The Wings of Eagles / Directed by John Ford)

John Wayne - John Ford Film Collection (7-Pack) (DVD)JOHN WAYNE-JOHN FORD FILM COLLECTION Collection Includes: THE SEARCHERS TWO-DISC SPECIAL EDITION - Wayne’s favorite role. And, many say, Ford’s best film. “About as good as Hollywood filmmaking gets…a true American masterpiece” (The Movie Guide). THE WINGS OF EAGLES - A compassionate biopic salute: aviation pioneer “Spig” Wead (Wayne) overcomes tragedy to forge a Hollywood career. Maureen O’Hara co-stars. FORT APACHE - They’re duty bound to obey. But Wayne and other cavalrymen are at odds with the orders of ramrod commander... [Read More]

• ASIN: B002945DWA
• UPC: 883929080434
• ASIN: B002945DWA
• Brand: Warner Home Video
• Manufacturer: WarnerBrothers

Duke: A Love Story, an Intimate Memoir of John Wayne's Last Years

The woman who shared the last seven years of John Wayne's life writes about the joys and sorrows of their relationship and the actor's courageous struggle with cancer

• ASIN: 0689113668
• ASIN: 0689113668
• ISBN: 0689113668
• Brand: Brand: Atheneum
• Manufacturer: Atheneum

The Big Book of Serial Killers

There is little more terrifying than those who hunt, stalk and snatch their prey under the cloak of darkness. These hunters search not for animals, but for the touch, taste, and empowerment of human flesh. They are cannibals, vampires and monsters, and they walk among us.These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living among society, going about their day to day activities until nightfall. They are the Dennis Rader’s, the fathers, husbands, church going members of the community.This A-Z encyclopedia of 150 serial killers is the ideal reference b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1548119644
• ASIN: 1548119644
• ISBN: 1548119644
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

John Wayne - In The Movies

• ASIN: B07GSHGP7R
• ASIN: B07GSHGP7R

Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters

A comprehensive examination into the frightening true crime history of serial homicide—including information on America’s most prolific serial killers such as:Ted Bundy • “Co-ed Killer” Ed Kemper • The BTK Killer • “Highway Stalker” Henry Lee Lucas • Monte Ralph Rissell • “Shoe Fetish Slayer” Jerry Brudos • “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez • “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski • Ed Gein “The Butcher of Plainfield” • “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy • Andrew Cunanan • And more...In this unique book, Peter Vronsky documents the psychological, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0425196402
• ASIN: 0425196402
• ISBN: 0425196402
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Berkley Books

John Wayne-John Ford Film Collection (The Searchers Ultimate Edition / Stagecoach Two-Disc Special Edition / Fort Apache / She Wore a Yellow Ribbon / The Long Voyage Home / They Were Expendable / 3 Godfathers / The Wings of Eagles)

• ASIN: B000F0UUI2
• UPC: 012569767003
• ASIN: B000F0UUI2
• Brand: Warner Home Video
• Manufacturer: Warner Home Video

Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: An Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in Vietnam

With a foreword by Senator John McCain.In 1967, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot James Shively was shot down over North Vietnam. After ejecting from his F-105 Thunderchief aircraft, he landed in a rice paddy and was captured by the North Vietnamese Army. For the next six years, Shively endured brutal treatment at the hands of the enemy in Hanoi prison camps. Back home his girlfriend moved on and married another man. Bound in iron stocks at the Hanoi Hilton, unable to get home to his loved ones, Shively contemplated suicide. Yet somehow he found hope and the will to survive--and he became determine... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1621575101
• ASIN: 1621575101
• ISBN: 9781621575108
• Brand: Regnery History
• Manufacturer: Regnery History

Blood and Money: The Classic True Story of Murder, Passion, and Power

New York Times Bestseller: The “gripping” true story of a beautiful Texas socialite, her ambitious husband, and a string of mysterious deaths (Los Angeles Times). Joan Robinson Hill was a world-class equestrian, a glamorous member of Houston high society, and the wife of Dr. John Hill, a handsome and successful plastic surgeon. Her father, Ash Robinson, was a charismatic oil tycoon obsessed with making his daughter’s every dream come true.   Rich, attractive, and reckless, Joan was one of the most celebrated women in a town infatuated with money, power, and fame. Then one morning in 196... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01NBJYHPW
• ASIN: B01NBJYHPW
• Manufacturer: Open Road Media

John Wayne : The Man Behind the Myth

A provocative biography of the man behind the Hollywood legend sheds new light on the life and career of John Wayne, discussing his three failed marriages, professional accomplishments, battles with cancer, and the plot against

• UPC: 3309347
• Rating: 4.0

John Wayne : My Father

Available for the first time in paperback is Aissa Wayne's poignant memoir. The daughter of John Wayne and his third wife, Pilar, Aissa delves into her father's childhood, his film career, and his life off

• UPC: 243184
• Rating: 1.0

The Best Of John Wayne, Vol. 1 & 2 (Full Frame)

The Best of John Wayne, Vols. 1 &

• UPC: 3560346
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 2.0

John Wayne : The Genuine Article

Recounts the life and career of the actor, sharing facsimilies from the family archive, including letters, movie posters, and the star's driver's

• UPC: 22041473

John Wayne: The Legend and the Man : An Exclusive Look Inside Duke's Archive

The book celebrates the Duke's life and legacy through film stills, backstage photos, and snapshots, ranging from his cinematic masterpieces to a surprising variety of early career, leading-man films. Also included are a wide selection

• UPC: 15932869
• Rating: 4.667

The Young Duke : The Early Life of John Wayne

By the time Stagecoach made John Wayne a silver-screen star in 1939, the thirty-one-year-old was already a veteran of more than sixty films, having appeared in B Westerns for five studios. By the 1950s he

• UPC: 268832166

Duke : The Life and Image of John Wayne

Traces the life story of the famous actor from his beginnings in Winterset, Iowa, to his death in 1979, becoming a legendary character in his own

• UPC: 1130314
• Rating: 4.0

John Wayne: The Life and Legend

Draws on first-person interviews in a revelatory portrait that includes coverage of the actor's early life with his difficult parents, his anti-Communist conservative beliefs, and his stormy

• UPC: 39789973
• Rating: 3.5

John Wayne : American

During a long movie career, John Wayne defined the role of the cowboy and soldier, the gruff man of decency, the hero who prevailed when the chips were down. But who was he, really? Based

• UPC: 26740145

The Quotable John Wayne : The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

This gem of inspiration contains John Wayne quotes on God and country, the old West, friends and family, and acting, as well as quotes from others about John Wayne the actor and John Wayne the

• UPC: 846410931