{"product_id":"2026200015357-secondhand-the-films-of-john-wayne","title":"The Films Of John Wayne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew names in Hollywood history carry the weight of John Wayne, and The Films of John Wayne stands as the definitive tribute to the man who became synonymous with the American West and the silver screen. This comprehensive filmography chronicles every motion picture in Wayne's extraordinary career — from his early bit parts in the late 1920s through his iconic roles in classics such as Stagecoach, True Grit, and The Searchers — presenting a richly detailed record of one of cinema's most enduring legends, complete with film stills, cast and crew credits, and critical synopses.\n\nAuthored by Mark Ricci, Boris Zmijewsky, and Steve Zmijewsky, this volume is an essential reference for any serious student of American film history, illustrating how Wayne's rugged on-screen persona shaped not only the Western genre but the very mythology of American masculinity. The authors present their subject with a mix of scholarly rigour and genuine affection, capturing the full arc of a career that spanned five decades and over 170 films. For fans, historians, and cinephiles alike, this book raises a compelling question: was John Wayne simply an actor, or was he something far greater — an icon who held up a mirror to America's own self-image?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203114737883,"sku":"2026200015357-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/4921e187-6d60-4169-8629-3be4078b76ae.png?v=1788144203","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015357-secondhand-the-films-of-john-wayne","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}