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Gone with The Wind
Trivia, Secrets and Behind-the-Scenes Stories of America's Greatest Epic
Sous la direction de Ben Nussbaum
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Perfect for any Gone With the Wind fan!
• The search for Scarlett and the controversial casting of Vivien Leigh after over 1,000 actresses interviewed for the role
• Captivating portraits of the film's four stars—Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, and Leslie Howard—and author Margaret Mitchell
• The directors' vision and how Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and producer David O. Selznick shaped Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
• Over 150 photos and illustrations of the film, its stars, behind the scenes, media features, and more
• A look at Georgia, the film's home state, its famous Gone With the Wind museums, and its prominence in the Confederate South
Explore the in-depth story of the enduring classic film, Gone With the Wind!
Filled with classic photography of the film's famous cast, Gone With the Wind: Trivia, Secrets and Behind-the-Scenes Stories of America's Greatest Epic is a celebration of one of the world's favorite Hollywood epics.
Released in 1939, Gone With the Wind continues to sustain a place in American popular culture, and this volume offers an irresistible combination of history, glamour, and intrigue about the movie that was voted the most popular film in history by the American Film Institute. In contemporary dollars, the film stands firm as the most successful box-office hit of all time—not even tumbled by such modern-day blockbusters as Avatar, Titanic, or Star Wars.
Inside this book, you'll discover fascinating details about the making and magic of Gone With the Wind, including the search for Scarlett O'Hara—over 1,000 actresses interviewed for the role—and the controversial casting of Vivien Leigh; how director Victor Fleming, his predecessor George Cukor, and producer David O. Selznick shaped Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel into a true and timeless Southern epic; captivating portraits of the film's four stars, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, and Leslie Howard, as well as author Margaret Mitchell; a glimpse at the film's home state of Georgia, its famous Gone With the Wind museums, and its prominence in the Confederate South.
This colorful volume is a find for collectors and perfect as a coffee table book and conversation starter, as it is filled with rare insight into the stars and creators of the timeless masterpiece, as well as the politics of both Tinseltown and Atlanta. You'll find behind-the-scenes detail about the casting and making of the film that made Scarlett O'Hara, Tara, and frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn, household terms around the world. Looking beyond the movie's artistic accomplishments, Gone With the Wind also explores the history and politics of nineteenth-century America, making this volume of interest to devotees of the American South and Civil War buffs alike.
Whether a fan of the film or a memorabilia collector—if you love Gone With the Wind, you will love this book!
À propos de l'auteur :
Ben Nussbaum has worked professionally as an editor in various book genres, from technical manuals such as Pilates For Dummies to children's books featuring Winnie the Pooh and Sesame Street's Elmo. His experience in magazines includes the launching of USA Today's newsstand magazine program, which offers magazines on topics ranging from women's health and travel to fantasy football to US history, Hollywood movies and beyond. He lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his two daughters.
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