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This biography of John Wayne includes analyses of films that made him a hero, a comprehensive filmography, and a study of his style of work.

Trade Review
The research is commendable, and the writing style attractive...includes a first-rate filmography...recommend[ed]." —Classic Images

"Wayne's crucial position within the canon of classical Hollywood is without question." —Choice

"A comprehensive filmography and numerous photographs...a welcome find...deserves high praise." —Film & History

"A deeply analytical and intelligent appraisal...extremely well-written and well researched...a must." —Film Monthly

"This long book is one of the best...a scholarly, absorbing study." —Film Review Annual

"Comprehensive filmography." —Variety

"In-depth study...detailed." —American Cinematographer

"The rewards for the reader are many. Never has a book so boldly proclaimed the contribution made by John Wayne's screen characters to our American heritage." —The Big Trail

"A scholarly study of a man described here as a symbol of the qualities that made America great." —Books of the Southwest

"Scholarly." —PTO

John Wayne Actor Artist Hero McFarland Classics

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 10/15/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786407521, 978-0786407521
      ISBN10: 0786407522

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This biography of John Wayne includes analyses of films that made him a hero, a comprehensive filmography, and a study of his style of work.

      Trade Review
      The research is commendable, and the writing style attractive...includes a first-rate filmography...recommend[ed]." —Classic Images

      "Wayne's crucial position within the canon of classical Hollywood is without question." —Choice

      "A comprehensive filmography and numerous photographs...a welcome find...deserves high praise." —Film & History

      "A deeply analytical and intelligent appraisal...extremely well-written and well researched...a must." —Film Monthly

      "This long book is one of the best...a scholarly, absorbing study." —Film Review Annual

      "Comprehensive filmography." —Variety

      "In-depth study...detailed." —American Cinematographer

      "The rewards for the reader are many. Never has a book so boldly proclaimed the contribution made by John Wayne's screen characters to our American heritage." —The Big Trail

      "A scholarly study of a man described here as a symbol of the qualities that made America great." —Books of the Southwest

      "Scholarly." —PTO

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