Posts from dukefan1 in thread „Books on Duke- Past Discussion (Archive)“

I can't believe I've never heard of these books, Keith. Or I forgot all about them. Are they still available or out of print?

Mark

I have 2 copies of that book. One was published in the early 70's and only covered up to Rio Lobo. My other copy is a newer addition and contains all his films. A good book to have.

Mark

Both, Badger. Some were books first and others were novelized after the film. Examples are Shepherd of the Hills, High and the Mighty, Island in the Sky and In Harm's Way were books made in to Duke movies and MQ, Rooster Cogburn, Big Jake and McLintock were written during or after the movie's release. Some books mirror the movie closely like High and the Mighty, and some bare little resemblance to the film, like The Stars and Their Courses (El Dorado). But all were fun to read. You can't go wrong with a book tied in with Duke somehow.

Mark

Yup, that was me, Keith. I remember finding that book. It was the very first book and started my collection. Funny how collections get started without realizing it.

Mark

Thank you, Jim. Yes, Badger, the book is worth the buy. It pretty much is similar to the movie, but really delves into the stories of each passenger deeper than a movie can. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I had read the book long before I saw the film and felt I knew the passengers better than if I had just saw the film.

Click this link (http://www.alljohnwayne.com/books.html) if you want to see my other books about Duke and his movies.

Mark

I could see me going $15.00, and I hate going there, but I would. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me.

Mark

Thanks for the link, Lt. Brannigan. But that is my problem. I almost always refuse to pay 25 dollars or more for a book. Unless I really, really HAVE to have it. That's why I keep an eye out and wait to find one cheaper. If I get tired of waiting one day, I'll suck it up and pay that price. But, thanks for looking it up for me, I appreciate the effort.

Mark

I got another one for the list, Keith. The First Rebel, by Neil H. Swanson. The movie Allegheny Uprising was made from this book. It's one of the few I don't have. Every time I see one on ebay, it goes for far more than I am willing to spend. So, I keep an eye out and bide my time.

Mark

Keith, I m sorry if I caused you any undue work. As I checked the thread again, I see that most of what I just put up were already on the list. I just looked under tie ins and saw the few listed I knew were books. But they were already listed above that under Books Made Into Movies also. So, the intention must have been to list the re-issued after movie release versions of the books under Tie Ins. I just didn't look through well enough before I posted. Sorry for the undue confusion, my friend. I'll shut up now, and you keep up the great work!

Mark

Keith, you are doing a fantastic job tying up these lists. Under books turned into movies, you can add The Three Godfathers by Peter B. Kyne.

Under the section, Tie Ins, you have a few that are not tie ins, but were books turned into movies. They are THEY WERE EXPENDABLE by W. L. White, RED RIVER by Borden Chase, THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS by Harold Bell Wright, THE SEARCHERS by Alan Le May, THE SHOOTIST by Glendon Swarthout, THE LONGEST DAY by Cornelius Ryan and TRUE GRIT by Charles Portis. These books may have been republished to sell in conjunction with the film, but they were written as books first.

If you intend to include books about movies that Duke was in but uncredited, then there is also Hangman's House by Donn Byrne and Four Sons by I. A. R. Wylie.

And there is also a book about the first movie Duke ever worked with John Ford on, Mother Machree by Rida Johnson Young.

Keep up the great job you are doing, and we can't thank you enough for the time you dedicate to this forum.

Mark

It's probably in there, ShortGrub. Just under another name. I believe some of his early "B" movies were re-released under different names after he became well known, or were released in other countries by a different name. Check the synopsis of some of his earlier films in the book and see if the story resembles the film you have.

Mark

See? Told ya!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have always counted it as the best one out there.

Mark

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And I just ordered John Wayne: American looking forward to that one.

You will love John Wayne: American, Lt. Brannigan. It is a very well written and thorough book on the life of John Wayne. While a little long in the tooth in an area or two, it's a book that's hard to put down.

Mark

Well, Stagecoach50, at least you can say Duke was there to help you out through a hard time.

It must have been hard to give it up, I'm sure. But stop kicking yourself. We all gotta do things we don't want to now and then. But I do understand the desire to kick. lol

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The Bargirl & The Cowboy A Christmas Tale by Yours Truly

If I missed it previously, forgive me. But I didn't know you wrote, Arthur. Congratulations on having a story published in The Trail Beyond. Must make you feel very proud.

Mark

The Three Godfathers by Peter B. Kyne published in 1924 - This short book is a very good read. The Posse chase isn't in the book, but the finding of the woman and baby is the same. Some of the dialogue in the movie is taken right out of the book. There are other slight differences in the book from the movie, but an interesting read none the less.

Mother Machree by Rida Johnson Young. - I have never seen the movie, but the book is interesting so far (I havn't finished reading it as of this post). The book was published in 1924 and has several pictures of the scenes from the photoplay (A William Fox Production). I have learned from the book that Mother Macree means Mother, my dearest :teeth_smile:

Mark

Hello Dakota,

That's not a bad deal on the album and the book. The album use to sell for $50 or more befor the advent of ebay and other internet sites. Made it easier to find them, so the price dropped down. I've seen the album go for less then $10. I've seen the book go for more then $10, so along with the other stuff that came with them, I'd say you got a decent deal

Mark

I love that Quiet Man 40th anniversary set. I got one on ebay a few years back. Only paid $10.00 for it (what a steal). I have seen them go for a lot more. Enjoy your books, Dakota. I sure love mine!

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I'm in agreement with you, Stumpy. "John Wayne - American" by Randy Roberts and James Olson is the best biography when it comes to research done. Shooting Star ranks second to me. I also enjoyed Pilar's book John Wayne: My Life With The Duke.

Mark

Hello Colorado Bob. I have read The Stars in Their Courses and loved the book. It was the basis for the movie, El Dorado. Funny, though, the movie bore little resemblence to the book. Still a great read. I also loved Wake of the Red Witch. Found it hard to put down.

From one avid reader to another, I happen to have a spare paperback copy of Wake of the Red Witch that I would be more than glad to let you have. I will even throw in a copy of Hondo. Just PM me with your mailing address and I will send them your way if you want them. They are well read copies, but still intact. Let me know if you want them.

Next time you are in the library, look for a copy of The Shepherd of the Hills.
If your tastes are like mine, you will love this book. I have read mine several times. I also loved In Harms Way. I could go on and on, but I'll leave off here.

Mark