John Waynes America
Steve NealChicago Sun TimesA fascinating and insightful study about the making of an American myth. Of more than a dozen books about Wayne,John Wayne's Americais by far the best; it is a fresh and original interpretation of his film career and of his impact on American culture.Dennis McLellanLos Angeles TimesA stunning book...essential reading for anyone interested in Wayne and popular culture.Molly HaskellThe New York Times Book ReviewI hope this new book will find its way into the hands of those who are ready to think seriously about a pivotal figure in our culture, a figure who was a great star and a flawed man.Mark FeenerThe Boston GlobeNo one has ever written better about the cultural ideology of John Wayne's career than Garry Willis does here.