Gone with the wind appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Margaret mitchells 1936 novel gone with the wind is an epic tale of the american civil war. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. Prewar british editions of this most famous book are significantly harder to find. You can search for first editions of gone with the wind on, and. Gone with the wind came from a mix that was originally monaural, and though the new version livened up the action a bit, the sound designers didnt try to reinvent the wheel. Gone with the wind 10th printing fine copy uk edition published in 1937. This book, a record bestseller, was her only published work. My fiance inherited this bookclub edition of gone with the wind from her family, which always believed the book to be a first edition and the authors signature to. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936.
If the title and scroll work do not appear on the front cover and spine the book is likely a book club edition. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. The book follows the struggles of scarlet ohara amidst the civil war and her fight to rise up from poverty. Gone with the wind by mitchell, holiday edition abebooks. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle. Libraries after the civil war sweeps away the genteel life to. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Mar 01, 2010 the first edition was printed in 1936. Gone with the wind, 1936 bce, by margaret mitchell. Alfred whital stern collection of lincolniana library of congress. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
A 1937 hardcover edition of gone with the wind margaret mitchell american, 19001949. The subsequent june printing sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. May 31, 2012 growing up and grasping gone with the wind it happens sometimes that you pick up a classic book expecting a great read, and youre disappointed. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Jun 08, 2009 an original copy of this book is worth 5,000,00 to 8,000. Since its original publication in 1936, gone with the windwinner of the pulitzer prize and one of the bestselling novels of all timehas been heralded by readers everywhere as the great american novel. Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print. But the story is amazing and i recommend watching but first read the book first so you can compare. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of gone with the wind. Even though it was 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. Jul 27, 2019 gone with the wind published margaret mitchells gone with the wind, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for a blockbuster 1939 movie, is published on this day in 1936.
The other was scarlett by alexandra ripley, released in 1991. Gone with the wind is a 1936 novel by margaret mitchell. Words like damn and whore were scandalous at the time. It won the pulitzer price, sold over ten million copies, was translated into eighteen languages and was later made into one of the bestloved films of all time starring vivien leigh and clark gable. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind. Hardcover with 689 pages, published by the macmillan company. Only 10,000 copies were produced of the true first printing in may, 1936. The new track remained largely stuck to the center channel, and significant portions of it didnt differ from the mono mix in the least. October 1937 edition of gone with the wind by margaret. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university.
Margaret mitchell only published one complete novel, but it was quite the book gone with the wind earned her the pulitzer prize in 1937 and national book award for 1936. Gone with the wind first edition collectible books for. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. It won the pulitzer prize for fiction the next year. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind worth.
Though not without some very minor issues, the visuals of wind looked radically superior to anything wed expect from the 65yearold movie sharpness generally looked accurate and concise, with. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first printing, first edition. The book has been called offensive and vulgar because of the language and characterizations. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first printing, first. Is a 1937 gone with the wind book valuable answers. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1936 introduction plot summary themes historical overview critical overview criticism sources introduction. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell ebook epubpdfprc. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. Fred crane, who played the role of brent, one of the tarleton twins, and he speaks this first line to vivien leigh, and has signed the book with his name and as well of that of his film character. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy. An october 1937 edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell.
The movie romanticizes slavery, making them seem all happy and loving their masters. First published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first edition, macmillan. Gone with the wind, song by blackmores night from their 1999 album under a violet moon. Gone with the wind, by margaret mitchell macmillan. But gone with the wind is the myth, not the factand once we accept it as a highly romanticized vision of the south as it never really was, the film becomes incredibly entertaining and can still cast its spell upon the modern viewer. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in the year it was published and in 1937. Also, the new york society for the suppression of vice disapproved of scarletts multiple marriages. Reviewed in the united states on february 25, 2016. Many novels have been written about the civil war and its aftermath. Gone with the wind by mitchell, macmillan abebooks. Gone with the wind is a novel by margaret mitchell in which scarlett ohara struggles to maintain her familys plantation, which has fallen into disrepair since atlanta. Margaret mitchell only published one complete novel, but it was quite the book gone with the wind earned her the pulitzer prize in 1937 and national book.
Growing up and grasping gone with the wind it happens sometimes that you pick up a classic book expecting a great read, and youre disappointed. Gone with the wind published margaret mitchells gone with the wind, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for a. The value of gone with the wind published januaryfebruary. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. This book was published by the macmillan company in new york, october of 1937. Widely considered the great american novel, and often remembered for its. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I decided to read the most popular book set in that chapter of american history. A 2014 poll found that gone with the wind was the second most popular book in the country still, second only to the. Gone with the wind, a song by vanessa hudgens from her second album.
The title gone with the wind is taken from the poem non sum qualis eram by the nineteenth century poet ernest dowson, i have been faithful to thee, cynara. There is a one cent margaret mitchell united states postage stamp affixed to the title page. If you are curious here is a website that tells how to recognize the 1st edition of. In the opening cast credits, actress barbara oneils surname is erroneously spelled oneill.
Actual publication of the 1st edition was delayed to june 30, 1936. Gone with the wind prequel coming in october the new york. Small glossy hardcover with pictorial covers front and b. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other printings. Gone with the wind song, popular song by allie wrubel and herb magidson published in 1937. This book was published by the macmillan company in new york in 1937. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell one of the most beloved novels in the history of america, gone with the wind has been challengedbanned for its portrayal of the south, particularly in regards to slavesthe treatment of, negative references to, and behavior of slaves before, during, and after the civil war. Mitchell macmillan gone with the wind 19371937 abebooks. May 20, 2008 gone with the wind mass market paperback may 20, 2008. Gone with the wind prequel coming in october the new.
On the back of the jacket gone with the wind is in the right column. Aug 16, 2016 i decided to read the most popular book set in that chapter of american history. We read it when were young and fall in love with the characters, then we watch the film and read the book again and watch the film again and never get tired of revisiting an era that is the most important in our history. Gone with the wind won the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1937 and has sold hundreds of millions of copies. It tells the story of scarlett ohara, and her adventures in the american south and in the plantation of tara during the civil war. If you are curious here is a website that tells how to recognize the 1st edition of gone with the wind. My only regret about finishing gone with the wind is that now i can never again read it for the first time. First edition front cover first edition back cover. Pas in augustus 1937 begon selznick zich te bemoeien met het scenario dat hem. Gone with the wind simple english wikipedia, the free.
Gone with the wind by mitchell, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Gone with the wind is een amerikaanse film uit 1939 onder regie van victor fleming en. Macmillan company, gone with the wind 10th printing fine copy uk edition published in. This is truly the great american novel, in the top 5 of the greatest books ive ever read, and i suggest that you will thank yourself for reading it. Published in 1936, mitchells tale of civilian life in georgia amid the war and during reconstruction was immediately met with critical acclaim and booming commercial success.
Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers. If it is signed its worth more, and depending on condition. Published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. Asked in english language, romance novels, romantic movies, famous quotations, gone with the wind what is the value of 1938 edition of gone with the. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. The most powerful thing about the film is that it moves.
The novel is one of the most popular books of all time, selling more than 28 million copies. None take us into the burning fields and cities of the american south as gone with the wind does, creating haunting scenes and thrilling portraits of characters so vivid that we remember their words and feel their fear and hunger for the rest of our lives. It is one of the most famous books of its time, and was made into a movie with the. Margaret munnerlyn mitchell, popularly known as margaret mitchell, was an american author, who won the pulitzer prize in 1937 for her novel, gone with the wind, published in 1936. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell identifying first edition points of issue. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. Mitchell gone with the wind 19371937 first edition abebooks. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. Awarded the 1937 pulitzer prize, the novel was adapted as a film in 1939an achievement that won ten academy a wards. But instead gone with the wind was a massive bestseller when it was published in 1936, and topped the bestseller list in 1937, too. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937. Gone with the wind, by margaret mitchell macmillan the pulitzer.
The original publication of gone with the wind by margaret michell was originally going to be may 1936. Gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First printing dust jackets are scarcer than the book itself. The publication, though, was pushed back a month and was released june 30th 1936. What is the value of a 1937 hard back copy of gone with. If you plan on selling this i would list this for sell on the internet where it will have the largest shopping market. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle who survives the hardships of the war and afterward manages to establish a successful.
Mar 27, 2014 the other was scarlett by alexandra ripley, released in 1991. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read. The result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. The epic romance tale set in and around atlanta, georgia during the american civil war has remained a bestseller, even before the equally popular film starring clark gable.
First edition points to identify gone with the wind by. An original copy of this book is worth 5,000,00 to 8,000. Gone with the wind album, a jazz album released by the dave brubeck quartet in 1959. Gone with the wind mass market paperback may 20, 2008. Published in 1936, gone with the wind became an immediate bestseller, bringing firsttime novelist margaret mitchell an overwhelming amount of critical and popular attention. The first edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell was published in 1936 by the macmillan company in new york. Margaret mitchell won the pulitzer prize for best novel for her civil war saga, gone with the wind, in 1937. That means that there are literally millions of copies of the book that can technically be referred to as first editions. Signed by fred crane and cammie king who both appeared in the 1939 classic film. But before you write this off as some oldtimey fondness for long, sad stories, consider this. Gone with the wind is a novel by margaret mitchell in which scarlett ohara struggles to maintain her familys plantation, which. It is the story of scarlett ohara, the daughter of wealthy georgian plantation owners, who must overcome. First of all, as far as im concerned there is no way to.