Posts from Scott Allen Nollen in thread „THREE BAD MEN: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond“

Much thanks to Keith once again. I really appeciate the attention given to my books, especially THREE BAD MEN, which I hope everyone enjoys. I'm still waiting for the final proofs, which should be arriving any day now. All the best--Scott

Thank you so much, Keith. It is very gratifying to have a reader who actually knew the people I have written about. I appreciate all your kind words. I'm glad you mentioned "detail," because that SHOULD be my middle name. I try to leave no stone unturned when I research a project. I was educated as a research historian, as well as a filmmaker, so I've been able to combine these areas in my writing work. I hope I've been able to infuse the same level of detail into THREE BAD MEN, as it covers the lives of Pappy, Duke and The Judge very thoroughly, along with a complete history of all of their films, together and separately, and a focus on their amazing and complicated relationships. Thanks again, and I look forward to getting the final proofs for THREE BAD MEN any day now. After I go through them with a fine-tooth comb, the book will be available soon after! Gotta go--burnin' daylight! All the best--Scott

Now this is what I like to hear (read)! EVERYONE will get a special inscription--it's the way I operate. None of this scribbling of an illegible "signature." My readers all get at least a half-page inscription and large, fully legible signature. It's the least an author can do for his readers, particularly those who appreciate the subject so much!

Thanks, Kevin! I hope you find time to read the book! As Keith said, I will be more than happy to inscribe and sign a copy of the book for anyone who chooses to buy the book directly from me. You can even suggest an inscription, which I will use.

Yes, I'm hoping $12 will cover overseas shipping! They keep raising the rates! Thanks--I'm glad to hear about European readers, as many of my other books have been popular in the UK and Europe!

Thanks for asking about postage to the UK. I think around $12 with the new 1st class international rates. That's just a good guess, as the book isn't out yet, and I don't know the exact weight. All the best--Scott

In Hollywood, a "character actor" has always been a solid actor who can play a wide variety of supporting roles, and ones who could make it look effortless have often been taken for granted. Ward was often taken for granted, but he was one of the finest ACTORS period. A character actor can also be a "co-star." THE SEARCHERS is a good example of this, with Ward being so prominent.

Yes, Ben Johnson is included in connection to all his Ford films, as are all the other members of the "Stock Company." Thanks for asking!

I offer a huge THANKS to Keith Payne for all her efforts on my behalf regarding my forthcoming THREE BAD MEN, and I hope it lives up to everyone's expectations! It was in the planning stages for 27 years, and the book covers the relationship between the three men, as well as ALL their films, made together and separately, so it's a bit of an epic! I'm pleased to be here, and chatting with all the great DUKE fans! The book may be pre-ordered at www.mcfarlandbooks.com. Best Wishes--Scott