The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book: The Movie and More [Paperback]

Pauline Bartel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1989

A collection of everything trivia fans might want to know about a true : movie classic. Readers will learn what brand of typewriter Margaret Mitchell used to type the original book, the parallels between Scarlett's life and the author's, and the ins and outs of casting. Trivia quizzes and a bibliography are included.

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The book covers everything from speculations about Scarlett and Rhett's future to the Hollywood hype surrounding the filming. (Usa Today )

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (October 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878336192
• ISBN-13: 978-0878336197
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting!!!, August 8, 2000

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lindsefer (Long Beach, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book: The Movie and More (Paperback)

I just received this book yesturday, and I have found it hard to put it down!! It is filled with great information, including profiles on the Gable, Leigh, de Havilland, and Howard. It is also filled with fun facts, like, that Margaret Mitchell's original name for Melanie was Permalia. I love this book, and I think anyone who orders it will find great pleasure in it too!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Interesting Tidbits, June 14, 2002

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K. Bourn "bohemiangirlpdx" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book: The Movie and More (Paperback)

I thought that I knew lots of GWTW trivia until I read this. I failed miserably at the quizzes. In other words, even if you're a Windy, you probably will learn something from this book.

One of the best sections addresses what the GWTW actors did with their careers, including the minor characters. One of the Tarleton twins, for instance, went on to play Superman.

Information on the costuming gave me a new respect for the efforts at authenticy. Unfortunately, this book leaves the reader with the impression that GWTW costumes are historically accurate. As someone who has researched 1860s clothing for living history, that's an unfortunate misconception. Other sources (not this book) explain that Technicolor considerations trumped accuracy.

Nonetheless, I learned lots of new tidbits about the movie and the book, making it well worth the price.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is just sooo much!, November 16, 2004

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S. P. D. "Shannon" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book: The Movie and More (Paperback)

I recieved this book about a month ago and read it in one day. I just couldn't put it down. I LOVE behind the scenes stuff they (now) show on DVD and this book was an added bonus!
One thing I didn't realise when I bought it was the book was published in 1989. (Error on my part, not the books fault, of course, lol) This doesn't really change anything... except for when it talks about the book Scarlett, which was in the process of being written at the time.

After reading this book it did give me a newfound respect for the book "Scarlett" (which, it is a good work...on it's OWN, but no comparison to "Gone with the Wind" and I still believe the author was not true to the character of Scarlett.)
But after reading this book, I am no longer as "resentful" (for lack of a better word) towards that novel. I think the Mitchell estate did the right thing.

There were also so many interesting things...I had NO idea it took all that work and that they had THAT much trouble in making the movie.

All in all...A very good and interesting book well worth reading for any GWTW fan, be they a "Windy" or not.