The Book that Ironically Became John Wayne's Last Movie

Swarthout, Glendon (1918-1992)

The Shootist

Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 186 pages.

Novel about an Old West gunfighter with terminal cancer, deciding how to wrap up his life. Basis for the film of the same name starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart.

Ironically, John Wayne died of cancer just two years later, making this portrayal of a cancer-stricken gunfighter the last film role of the Duke's extensive career.

Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Hint of browning to jacket spine.

Item #1742

Price: $350