Scarlett is merely the character she used to drive home that theme. A near fine copy with a touch of rubbing to extremities, small closed tears to the center of each spine end, light toning to page edges. 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. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell signed first.
Widely considered the great american novel, and often remembered for its. Gone with the wind first edition collectible books for. Hintons runaway teenage characters, ponyboy and johnny, read while hiding from the law in the young adult novel the outsiders 1967. Gone with the wind, margaret mitchell, 1938, red cloth ebay. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. Though at first, the 1,000something page book can appear daunting, it is an easy read youll quickly find yourself sucked in to the story and not wanting to put it down. Gone with the wind has been one of my favourite movies for a long time.
In its original dustjacket, housing grey cloth boards. The book s power lies in part on margaret mitchells spin on the theme of transformation. Please see pictures they are part of the description note for buyerplease dont open not as described case on ebay or leave negative, neutral feedback before contact us. 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. Good for one or maybe two reads and then the spine will be gone and the book will fall apart. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. Small tear on the front board, spine slightly torn top and bottom,first title page loose from spine. First published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. An early printing of this great book, with the red cover description hardback, with gthe red cover condition the big fella is in good used condition, with some smoke damage. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by.
Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. Is gone with the winds nostalgia for slavery acceptable. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Buy gone with the wind book online at low prices in india. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for gone with the wind. Perhaps best described as a work of historical fiction, gone with the wind also has many of the trappings of a traditional bildungsroman and romance novel, although critics argue that it does not fully fall under the category of either genre. That means that there are literally millions of copies of the book that can technically be referred to as first editions. The spacesaving simple line design works well in smaller rooms and adds minimalist appeal to your decor. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle. Gone with the wind by mitchell, holiday edition abebooks. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. I still would choose the book over the movie, but the latter is very good and well worth watching if youve somehow missed it. Find books like gone with the wind from the worlds largest community of readers.
With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your favorite books, to be kept forever and read again and again. The dissatisfying resolution of gone with the wind the. Gone with the wind is a popular novel by margaret mitchell. Original grey cloth, including original dust jacket with macmillan spring novels printed across the top back panel and gone with the wind title printed in the second column. And if you have never read it, this is the time to pull it off the shelf and plunge into the trials and tribulations of scarlett ohara. Why gone with the wind is my favorite book the cheshire. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Display your favorite books in style with these spine standing contemporary book shelves. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Shelias collectibles wooden historic house vintage lot. This listing is for both the book and screenplay of gone with the wind sold as a pair at the listed price with one book priced domestic media mail shipping. New gone with the wind spinoff book tells story from. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell this novel has everything you could wish for and more love and hate, war and peace, embryonic feminism, slavery issues, bravery, humor, a wonderful plot and i have only started naming a few attractions for the whole it would take many pages. Gone with the wind won margaret mitchell both the pulitzer prize and the national book award.
Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print. Everyone should read it at least once in their lifetime. I got the paperback for christmas a few years ago and put off starting it, knowing how much time it would take. At noon on the fifth day, 16 august 1949, the author of gone with the wind died, aged just 48. Like you, i get lost in the reality of the book, and in the way margaret mitchell so perfectly sucks you into a world that is long gone for good reason of course. Gone with the wind, october 1936, first edition, by margaret. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1996, hardcover. 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. This novel traces, with heart wrenching passages and beautifully set scenes, the death of the old south. Nov 02, 2007 new gone with the wind spinoff book tells story from perspective of its charming scoundrel, rhett butler. This macmillan edition is no good if you want this book as a keepsake. But the tarasized spine kept taunting me, so i bought the e book copy as well and spent most of this winter 20152016, lunchtime and bedtime, reading it. The result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936.
Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Shop spine wall black book shelves overstock 6021837. Feb, 2014 the result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. 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.
Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. My husband had recommended for a long time that i read gwtw, and it was on my toread list for some time. Definitely not a book to gain something about, save an introduction to the civil war. This book, a record bestseller, was her only published work. 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.
Sep 21, 2012 gone with the wind is probably one of my favorite books of all time, but certainly not for the ending. My husband had recommended for a long time that i read gwtw, and it was. Store your books easily with these spine wall book shelves. First printing dust jackets are scarcer than the book itself. A historical romance set in northern georgia during the drama of the civil. The pages are overall good, the edges darkened and with the smell of smoke, and a few numbers and words. No matter how many times you have read it before, you need to read it again, now. Free appraisal of a gone with the wind first edition 1st. Gone with the wind belongs to that finite group of books one can confidently call seminal. Awarded the 1937 pulitzer prize, the novel was adapted as a film in 1939an achievement that won ten academy a wards. Voices for helping to remind me of the many differences. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy. 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 hardcover first edition october 1936. Shop spine standing black book shelves overstock 6021887. On may 3rd, 1937, more than 76 years ago, margaret mitchell won the pulitzer prize for fiction for her epic gone with the wind. On the back of the jacket gone with the wind is in the right column. But the story is amazing and i recommend watching but first read the book first so you can compare. All of that pretty much covers the differences between the book and the movie. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read. Off the shelf s julianna describes gone with the wind in 5 seconds. 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. New gone with the wind spinoff book tells story from perspective of its charming scoundrel, rhett butler. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column.
But the tarasized spine kept taunting me, so i bought the ebook copy as well and spent most of this winter 20152016, lunchtime and bedtime, reading it. Slip cover has mild shelf wear book previously read unless noted. I am, however, not satisfied with the ending, and i never will be. Gone with the wind isnt really about scarlett ohara, though, as compelling as she is. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. Differences between the book and the movie posted on 5 august 12 by gwenamon just in case you glossed over the title of this post, you should know that it gives away the story.
Free appraisal of a gone with the wind first edition 1st printing. Published in 1936, gone with the wind became an immediate bestseller, bringing firsttime novelist margaret mitchell an overwhelming amount of critical and popular attention. It depicts the struggles of young scarlett ohara, the spoiled daughter of a welltodo plantation owner, who must use every means at her disposal to claw her way out of. Goodreads members who liked gone with the wind also liked. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The book remained on the bestseller lists for weeks. Fully authorized by the margaret mitchell estate, rhett butlers people is the astonishing and longawaited novel that parallels the great american novel, gone.
The vertical design of this five shelf unit makes it easy to display your favorite books, picture frames and other collectibles without sacrificing valuable floor space. Jun 16, 2016 at noon on the fifth day, 16 august 1949, the author of gone with the wind died, aged just 48. Thanks to imdb, amc filmsite, and a post by andrea rowe on yahoo. An early printing of this great book, with the red cover. The story is set in clayton county and atlanta, both in georgia, during the american civil war and reconstruction era.
First published in 1936 80 years ago this month gone with the. It depicts the struggles of young scarlett ohara, the spoiled daughter of a welltodo plantation owner, who must use every means at. Vintage gone with the wind hardback book, 1964, margaret mitchell, library decor, civil war, scarlet ohara, rhett butler, gift idea jewelryandthings2 5 out of 5 stars 1,242. The movie romanticizes slavery, making them seem all happy and loving their masters. The horror and cruelty of war is adroitly used to contrast with the slow beauty of the south as it was, and which it can never be again. Book is a decent hardcover, clean plum cloth, unmarked, binding sound, text wholly unmarked. Looking for the ideal gone with the wind movie gifts. A book that will wrap its cover around you and comfort you while you laugh and cry.
Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. Please see pictures they are part of the description note for buyerplease dont open not as described case on ebay or leave negative, neutral. Finished in black for a sleek modern look, these shelves are made of wood for superior strength and durability. Lucy writes her own novel, which she titles real gone with the wind. Constructed of solid wood, these shelves are built to last for years of use. Vivien leigh appears as scarlett ohara, left, and hattie mcdaniel as. Gone with the wind, october 1936, first edition, by. Gone with the wind is the one confederate monument worth. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1996, hardcover, anniversary with slip cover the book has very mild cover and corner wear. Gone with the wind kindle edition by mitchell, margaret.
Gone with the wind is probably one of my favorite books of all time, but certainly not for the ending. May 08, 20 prize for fiction for her epic gone with the wind. And i would like to take this as an opportunity to express my appreciation of the effort that has gone into the making of such a fabulous website. The authentic south of gone with the wind features photographs, facts, and trivia about the world that surrounds this famous heroine. Gone with the wind is the one confederate monument worth saving. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book.
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