John Wayne An American Legend by Roger M. Crowley 1999

This book is a tribute to John Wayne on the 20th Anniversary of his death in 1999. This book features the behind the scenes making of his classic westerns on such magnificent locations as Brackettville,TX; Elgin, Old Tucson and Sedona,AZ; Monument and Moab, UT; Santa Fe,NM; Lone Pine,CA and Durango,CO.

Also included are rare photos and movie posters from The Big Trail (1930) to The Shootist (1976), and interesting stories on Colt & Winchester Commemorative guns, Wayne's birthplace in Iowa, collectible bronzes, coins, paintings, his cavalry hat, interviews and photos with many of his co-stars, a John Wayne fan's unique collection, and more!

The tribute is done by Harry Carey Jr.

Hardbound, Hardcover, 160 pages, over 200 photos, 8 1/2" x 11", glossy stock, color front and back cover.

THESE BOOKS ARE NEW OLD STOCK BOUGHT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND HAVE BEEN IN OUR INVENTORY OVER THE YEARS !

About the Author:

Roger M. Crowley has published 7 other books with longtime friend and Hollywood stuntman Neil Summers. They are The First Official TV Western Books Volumes 1-4, Candid Cowboys Volumes 1 and 2, and Unsung Heroes about Hollywood stuntmen. He has owned a successful mail order/retail business, The Old West Shop, for over 25 years in Parkersburg, WV. He has met many actors/actresses that have costarred with Wayne in many of his films. The collection of rare photos and posters in this book come from the collection Mr. Crowley has come across over the years being a western buff.