Their information is solid and makes you face things you might have simply ignored or swept under the rug. A special chapter on violence against women, for instance, sets forth danger signals in abusive relationships, urges readers to monitor the media for violence against women, explores ideas on rape prevention, and clarifies sexual harassment issues. Authors Peggy Thompson and Saeko Usukawa have compiled memorable exchanges from Westerns ranging from Stagecoach, Johnny Guitar and Giant and illustrated them with nostalgic stills and reproductions of lobby cards. There's Jane Russell looking dangerous on a poster from Montana Belle , Randolph Scott in a precarious position in Rage at Dawn , and John Wayne appearing sage and even a little wistful in a shot from She Wore a Yellow Ribbon . Horses, dogs, and men.
Nobody gets out of life alive.
Ever mindful of honoring the people who wrote such terrific dialogue, Thompson, a screenwriter herself, and Usukawa have provided a comprehensive listing of screenwriters for scores of Westerns. This handsomely designed book also has an index of actors, writers, directors and quotations. Lasso a copy at your nearest bookstore. Tom Clancy doesn't have new book out this summer. In fact, he's giving Clancy a real run for the money with this one.