New York: St Martin's Press, 1980. XIV, 295 pages, + 3 blank, eight pages of black-and-white photography, selected bibliography, filmography: the films of Gary Cooper, index, illustrated dustjacket. Slight soiling of the edges of the text block, rubbing of the edges of the dustjacket, with a minor chipping at the head and tail of the back strip section, and with a 0.25 inch tear almost central to the top edge of the rear panel of the dustjacket. The author has here traced the public life from The Virginian to Mr Deeds Goes to Town, from Sergeant York to High Noon, and, with the help of interviews from Gary Cooper's closest friends he has also told the story of the romantic hero as he really was on and off the silver screen. Digital image of the book is available upon request.. First Edition. Grey cloth Black Boards. Good/Good. Illus. by Photographic. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography -- Performing Arts.