BOOKS

Alamo Village

Alamo Village book

Subtitled “How a Texas Cattleman Brought Hollywood to the Old West,” this tells the tale of how The Alamo, John Wayne’s first directoral debut and personal passionate project came to be filmed outside of the small southwestern Texas town of Bracketville. Filled with photos taken during construction and production of the film. Softcover, 8-1/8" x 10-1/2", 82 pages.

#7310

$12.00  


All American Cowboy Cookbook

All American Cowboy Cookbook

By Ken Beck and Jim Clark. This book has over 300 recipes from the world’s greatest cowboys. It is a popular book with those who like to use the recipes, or those who enjoy the photos of their favorite actors of film and television. 7-3/4" x 10-1/4". Soft cover, 355 pages.

#1165

17.00  


Complete Films of John Wayne

Complete Films of John Wayne

By Mark Ricci, Boris Zmijewsky and Steve Zmijewsky. This Citadel Press book contains a brief biography of John Wayne, and continues on with facts, statistics and photographs from his films from Mother Machree in 1928 to his last film The Shootist in 1976. A must-have for the serious John Wayne fan. 8.39" x 11.02". Soft cover, 320 pages.

#1170

$22.00  


A Cowboy Christmas

 A Cowboy Christmas

By Tom Van Dyke. A mythical tale, this is an action-packed adventure of life in the Old West. Young WB, not yet sixteen in 1873, falls in love, is ambushed, and deals with desert storms, gold mine explosions and flaming arrows in the pursuit of his beloved. A mysterious stranger introduces him to the most dangerous work of all—cowboying.
Softcover, 5-3/8" w x 8-3/8" h, 110 pages.

#7615

$20.00  


Hollywood Hoofbeats

Hollywood Hoofbeats

Author Petrine Day Mitchum shares a wealth of information on the lives of movie horses. Learn the inside story of how these magnificent creatures are trained from “talking” on command for Mr. Ed and Frances the Talking Mule to breathtaking and often dangerous stunts. 11-3/8" x 10-1/4". Hard cover, 192 pages.

#4710

$39.95  


99 Voices, 99 Lives

99 Voices, 99 Lives Book

Subtitled “County Poems of Iowa,” native Iowan author John David Thompson gathers together a collection of his poetry, one for each of Iowa’s 99 counties. The Madison County poem mentions our old friend “Marion M.” 8-3/4" 11-3/4". Hard cover, 125 pages.

#4935

$20.00  


John Wayne, An American Legend

John Wayne, An American Legend

By Roger M. Crowley. A coffee table sized book filled with outstanding photographs from the private collection of the author and others. Many photographs are of co-stars as well as film posters. A most informative and enjoyable read. Hard cover, 159 pages.

#1240

$35.00  


The John Wayne Code

The John Wayne Code book

Compiled and edited by Michael Turback, this “American Conservative Manifesto” uses Wayne’s own words—declarative, blunt sentences that expressed exactly what he meant—to articulate the wisdom of the Old Right. Softcover, 6" x 6", 167 pages.

#4845

$12.00  


John Wayne, My Father

John Wayne, My Father book

A fascinating insight into the real life of John Wayne, written by his daughter Aissa. Here’s a candid look at the private side of a complex and surprisingly sensitive man, devoted father, and human being. With numerous personal and family photos. Softcover, 6" x 9", 229 pages.

#7315

$17.95  


John Wayne – Stand Up & Be Counted, Pilgrim

John Wayne - Stand Up & Be Counted, Pilgrim book

Another in the series of books from publisher Wilma Russell’s Western Classics, this inspiring and unique book highlights Wayne’s thoughts about the Pledge of Allegiance, freedom, and what it means to be an American, with stupendous graphics and outstanding photography. Hardcover, 6.-1/4" x 6-3/4", 64 pages.

#4840

$12.95  


John Wayne - There Rode A Legend

JOHN WAYNE - There Rode A Legend Book

This stunning volume on John Wayne’s life with text by Jane Pattie is the first book from publisher Wilma Russell’s stable of Western Classics. Covering the life and career of this movie legend, it offers a rare glimpse at his life as a rancher and cattle breeder, his female film partners and sidekicks, son Michael Wayne’s pick of Duke’s top 10 westerns, and much more. Filled with exceptional photographs. Forward by Maureen O’Hara. 11-3/4" x 11-3/4". Hard cover, 275 pages.

#4020

$50.00  


John Wayne The Man Behind the Myth

John Wayne The Man Behind the Myth

By Michael Munn. Film journalist Munn is a John Wayne fan and he delivers a comprehensive overview of the man beyond his film roles, based on interviews with Wayne himself and many close associates. 6" x 9", softcover.

#1285

$14.95  


The Quotable John Wayne Book

 The Quotable John Wayne Book

Complied & edited by Carol Lea Mueller, this inspirational collection contains Wayne anecdotes on God & country, the old west, friends and family and acting. It concludes with quotes from others about John Wayne the actor and John Wayne the man. Duke’s words are put together in a readable, memorable format that reveals, along with his grit, a quick and wicked sense of humor.
Hardcover, 5-1/8" w x 8.25" h, 71 pages.

#7540

$15.00  


The Official TV Western Round-up Book

The Official TV Western Round-up Book

Neil Summers and Roger M. Crowley give you the low-down on just about every western series made for television. Packed with great photos, there’s a synopsis of all your old favorites like The Lone Ranger and Bonanza, but also some unusual ones like Barbary Coast with Bill Shatner or The Swamp Fox with Leslie Nielsen. Includes a section of comments by some of those who earned their livings in westerns. Hardcover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 208 pages.

#4945

$35.00  


The Young Duke

The Young Duke

By Howard Kazanjian and Chris Enss. This books tells how Marion Morrison became the legend known as John Wayne. Shedding new light on his formative years from his birth in Winterset, Iowa through his days as a college football star to his early Hollywood roles and influences, this biography reveals the true stories behind Duke. Includes previously unpublished photographs and family anecdotes. Hardcover, 6-1/4" x 9-3/8", 194 pages.

#4505

$22.95  



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