Making Of A Masterpiece
by Sally Tippett Rains
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Author: Sally Tippett RainsForeword: Ernie Harwell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-10-01
ISBN: 0981822223
Number of pages: 392
Publisher: global book publishers
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- ISBN13: 9780981822228
- Condition: New
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Book Review: The Other Side of Gone With the Wind
Summary: 5 Stars
Tungee's Gold: The Legend of Ebo Landing
It's hard to imagine that anyone could solve the riddle of Margaret Mitchell's mind. However, Sally Tippett Rains in 'The Making of a Masterpiece' comes about as close as one could expect. Like a good sleuth Rains followed Margaret Mitchell's research pattern into the Civil War and post Civil War era. The old back roads and some of the farms that Margaret Mitchell saw are still there. Second generation family members retell stories they've heard over the years.
Then there's the amazing old scrapbook and family photos that combine to give us a good idea about the strength and family character from the older generation.
And through the pages of 'The Making of a Masterpiece' we are reminded of Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With the Wind' and how we as fans of the book and movie got hooked on the story -- very simple, it was real. You get a sense that Mitchell is taking you along and telling you how it really was. Margaret Mitchell was a brilliant writer and her narrative and dialogue prove that fact with the turn of every page of 'Gone With the Wind.'
The novel was an immediate success, then it was put into the capable hands of film producer David O. Selznick to translate the book into a film. Sally Rains gives us a great behind the scenes look at the production of the movie. And in its own way the film was just as successful as the book. Even today 'Gone With the Wind' remains one of Hollywood's greatest success stories.
Sally Rains was determined in her quest to put the geography and personalities of Clayton County together in order to give us a fresh look at the road map that leads to Tara.
Tom Barnes author of 'Tungee's Gold.'
Summary of Making Of A Masterpiece
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.Authors Books
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