{"product_id":"john-wayne-treasures-isbn-9780785836513","title":"John Wayne Treasures","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Wayne Treasures \u003c\/i\u003echronicles the life of this legendary actor, from his earliest movies and years out in the wilderness to his final films and eventual passing. Four pieces of memorabilia included in the book's pocket add vivid detail to this story of John Wayne's life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Damn, I'm the stuff men are made of!\" —John Wayne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While people around the globe adore and cherish John Wayne, he remains the \u003cb\u003equintessential American icon\u003c\/b\u003e. He embodied the definition of the American cowboy, soldier, and rugged individualist. Duke's extraordinary rise to fame—from hauling furniture around studio lots to becoming one of the most famous actors in the world—is chronicled in this handsome volume, complete with on-set and behind-the-scenes photographs, vintage movie posters, and cigarette cards from his most well-known movies. Clips of interviews, quotes from movies, and the testimony of the people he surrounded himself with tell the story of America's favorite western star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Wayne Treasures\u003c\/i\u003e contains a pocket in the back with\u003cb\u003e four pieces of memorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e spanning John Wayne's life and career. Included are a small movie poster for \u003ci\u003eStagecoach, \u003c\/i\u003eexcerpts from Duke's Glendale High School senior yearbook circa 1925, and proof sheets from \u003ci\u003eBig Jake \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Shootist\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Since John Wayne's death in 1979, he has been the subject of the public's fascination and has become a folk legend, of sorts. John Wayne's character, with biting wit and grit, has grown far bigger than the man himself. While alive, he embodied the persona he created with pride, patriotism, determination, and integrity. Written by true and loyal fans, every aspect of the Duke's life is covered in this book.","brand":"Crestline Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892746612965,"sku":"NP9780785836513","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_6c621634-ebda-42f9-a0fe-e115dbee873e.jpg?v=1773103106","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/john-wayne-treasures-isbn-9780785836513","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}