Making Of A Masterpiece - Softcover

Rains, Sally Tippett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981822223 ISBN 13: 9780981822228

Publisher: Global Book Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

This exciting new book by acclaimed author Sally Tippett Rains will be a must-read for all "Gone With The Wind" enthusiasts and fans, containing many new revelations and new interviews with cast members, Margaret Mitchell relatives, historians, collectors, GWTW experts, "Windies" and many others. Making Of A Masterpiece, by Sally Tippett Rains, is an fresh, exciting and discovering look at one of the world's most popular books turned movie. 2009 marks the 70th Anniversary of the movie premiere of "Gone With The Wind". Never before and never since, has a movie and book had such staying power. Recently the scrapbook of one of Mitchell's aunts was uncovered and for the first time it can be revealed that the author probably based much of her book on real events and real people. This new book takes a look at some of the real-life people who may have been inspirations to Mitchell as she wrote the book. From Belle Watling to Gerald O'Hara, Rains examines real-life people Mitchell knew whose lives resembled episodes in her famous novel. Also, through the assisstance of the sons of David O. Selznick's executive assistant Marcella Rabwin, and with help from many living actors, collectors, historians, experts and authors, the book also details much new information about the movie production.

About this title

About the Author

Rains' sports background includes experience as a radio sports reporter and producer, and owning a sports radio network for several years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Global Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981822223
• ISBN 13: 9780981822228
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392