The king of the Westerns, John Wayne enjoyed a long career as one of Hollywood's most dependable stars. Looking back over his 169 movies, this profusely illustrated retrospective offers nuggets of lore and info about such films as The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Quiet Man, True Grit, The Shootist, and Hatari! The book includes interviews with those who knew him, and the dozens of photos include film stills, behind the scenes snapshots, promotional materials, and props.