John Wayne Collector’s Edition presents John Wayne 48: Evolution of the Western, a 100-page magazine exploring the legend's lasting impact on the Western genre. Packed with rare photos, critical analysis and an exclusive preview of DUKE: The Official John Wayne Movie Book, this magazine is a must-have for fans of America’s favorite cowboy!
AN EVOLVING TRADITION
TAKING THE REINS • Once John Wayne became a leading man in Western films, he made it his mission to bring a new level of prestige and respect to the genre.
BLAZING THE TRAIL • Duke’s debut as a leading man proved the most important thing in early Westerns was not acting experience, but presence.
Stagecoach
GETTING GRITTY • Rather than following in the footsteps of 1920s and ’30s Westerns that featured squeaky-clean cowboys, John Wayne injected his characters with realism and fierceness.
The Searchers
RIDING INTO THE SUNSET • Even as John Wayne entered the twilight of his career, he continued to stand tall against the brightest new stars emerging in the Western genre.
A TURN FOR THE WORSE • While critics and cinephiles revere 1952’s High Noon, John Wayne feared for the fate of the Western after seeing the film.
FEARSOME NEW FACES • By the time John Wayne cemented his status as a Western cinema legend, an elite class of actors were well on their way to securing their own spots in history.
BEST IN THE WEST • Duke’s role in 1969’s True Grit led him to Oscar glory, setting a new standard for the artistry of Westerns.
ALL-NEW TERRITORY • In the 1960s and ’70s, Westerns left their American roots in favor of trips abroad.
The Shootist
DAWNING OF A NEW ERA • Since John Wayne’s passing, the Western genre has continued to enthrall American audiences through stories both familiar and fresh.
GOING IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION • Many modern filmmakers are putting a new spin on the Western with fresh approaches to the genre’s conventions.
SPACE COWBOYS • Recent sci-fi series and films have been borrowing influence from Westerns, proving the genre isn’t as geographically confined as its name suggests.
LADIES TAKE THE LEAD • Some of today’s Westerns are skirting tradition by making female characters the fearless heroes of the story.
A MODERN PHENOMENON • Yellowstone is bringing the proud tradition of the Western straight to the homes of millions of viewers.
CA LE NDAR OF EVENTS • Don’t forget to mark down these important Duke dates.
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