{"product_id":"john-wayne-the-man-behind-the-myth","title":"John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth","description":"A rare behind-the-scenes look at John Wayne: the legend, hero, and Hollywood icon of numerous epic Western films, including an Academy Award-winning performance in True Grit.\n\nNo legend ever walked taller than “The Duke.” Now, author Michael Munn’s startling new biography of John Wayne sets the record straight on why Wayne didn’t serve in World War II, on director John Ford’s contribution to Wayne’s career, and the mega-star’s highs and lows: three failed marriages, and two desperate battles with cancer.\n\nMunn also discloses publicly, for the first time, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s plot to assassinate Wayne because of his outspoken, potentially influential anti-Communist views. Drawing on time spent with Wayne on the set of Brannigan—and almost 100 interviews with those who knew him—Munn’s rare, behind-the-scenes look proves this “absolute all-time movie star” was as much a hero in real life as he ever was on-screen.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0451214145\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0451214145.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Munn, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44854891970737,"sku":"RDV.0451214145.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/skuimage_1c380e8f-aed1-47ea-ab7f-4187c4970bc0.jpg?v=1730569358","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/john-wayne-the-man-behind-the-myth","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}