First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other printings. What is the value of gone with the wind books answers. Gone with the wind has inspired a great deal of merchandise and many collectibles, including collectible dolls and plates. About gone with the wind is a 1936 american novel by margaret mitchell set in the old south american civil war and reconstruction. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. The soundtrack to gone with the wind has appeared in numerous forms since its first release on lp in the 1950s. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day.
The novel won the 1937 pulitzer prize and was adapted into an academy awardwinning 1939 film of the same name. From there you can read about the film of the same name and read a biography of the author, margaret mitchell. Oct 17, 20 i couldnt finish gone with the wind because it was so racist kit steinkellner oct 17, 20 ive been on a childhood favorites kick recently talked about rereading little house on the prairie for book riot and after zooming through a tree grows in brooklyn and a wrinkle in time i was ready for my middle school favorite gone with the wind. But of course, some books remain classics, and gone with the wind is definitely one of them. The fourth and last series were issued between 1993 and 1995 and were made to. First edition front cover first edition back cover. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Check out the story behind the book, gone with the wind, at wikipedia. Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print.
I have a 1936 gone withe the wind book published in november. Date of 1936 on title page if there is no date on the title page it is a book club edition published may, 1936 on page. Books that say published june, 1936 are second printings. You can search for first editions of gone with the wind on, and. That means that there are literally millions of copies of the book that can technically be referred to as first editions. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. What i ask again is, why is a book challenged for being historically accurate as in the challenge of the pillars of.
But the story is amazing and i recommend watching but first read the book first so you can compare. The book has a little wear on the top and bottom but is in good shape. Personally hand signed by margaret mitchell on the front free end paper. Despite the length of the novel my unabridged version topped out at 1035 pages, gone with the wind doesnt lag. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first printing, first. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell identifying first edition points of issue.
Gone with the wind is a story about civil war, starvation, rape, murder, heartbreak and slavery. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. Beginning in 1978, several commemorative plate sets were issued to pay homage to this film classic. Gone with the wind has endured as a story for all our times. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. Gone with the wind by mitchell, holiday edition abebooks. In chapter 43 mitchell gives to rhett butler a version of the speech that we know now her own mother had given her when she was a child. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the american civil war, margaret mitchells magnificent historical epic is an unforgettable tale of love and loss, of a nation mortally divided and a people forever changed. Editions of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell.
The value of gone with the wind collectible plates our. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. Gone with the wind won margaret mitchell the pulitzer prize in 1937. Aug 31, 2016 gone with the wind is a story about civil war, starvation, rape, murder, heartbreak and slavery. 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.
Complete set of 12 critics choice gone with the wind collector plates, mib. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell special edition gone with the wind by margaret mitchell special edition. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. The result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. N ot many books nowadays are 984 pages long, or set in the 1800s. 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. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. As such, these three titles form a distinct series of novels, all originating with. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. The binding is tight with light wear to the spine and edges. To buy, sell or consign a gone with the wind first edition, please email. These plates depict classic scenes from the movie as well as some of the costumes worn by the films stars. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by.
Selznicks production of margaret mitchells story of the old south dietz, howard editor on. Oct 14, 2011 the book was first published by macmillan in may 1936, and a firstedition, first printing of this work in great condition, with its original book jacket and authentically signed by the author can. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first printing, first edition. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy. Mitchell gone with the wind 19361936 first edition abebooks.
Gone with the wind first edition points and identification. Whats the value on a gone with the wind book 1936 edition. Vtg gone with the wind collector plate limited edition 8. Free appraisal of a gone with the wind first edition 1st printing. For the record, the movie adaptation is, for the most part, quite faithful to the book but the book is definitely better. I thought a pictorial history of gone with the wind would be color pictures.
Author mitchells prose clips along at a rapid pace that never feels dull or sluggish. Even though it was 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Pictorial history of gone with the wind hardcover august 12, 1996 by gerald gardner author 3. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value.
First published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. 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 story is set in clayton county and atlanta, both in georgia, during the american civil war and reconstruction era. I decided to read the most popular book set in that chapter of american history. Margaret mitchells gone with the wind letters, 19361949 by margaret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. If the title and scroll work do not appear on the front cover and spine the book is likely a book club edition. Gone with the wind 1939 original movie program starring clark. Two names written in it are carol anderson and floyd. An original hardcover book with facsimile dust jacket. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of gone with the wind. The book was first published by macmillan in may 1936, and a firstedition, first printing of this work in great condition, with its original book jacket and authentically signed by the author can. Pictorial history of gone with the wind a collection of facts and artifacts, memories and memorabilia by gerald and harriet modell gardner. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition.
Printed expressly for members of the southern classics library. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936. Aug 16, 2016 i decided to read the most popular book set in that chapter of american history. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle.
Gone with the wind book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. First edition points and criteria for gone with the wind. Find gone with the wind stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. 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. Jan 17, 20 the result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. As told by gelfant, during the war, totalitarian nations recognized gone with the wind s popularity by strict censorship that the penalty for its possession, according. In her face were too sharply blended the delicate features of her mother, a coast aristocrat of french descent, and the heavy ones of her florid irish father. 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. In the second printing gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. 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. This first issue dustjacket with gone with the wind title printed on the second column of the back panel has minor wear the spine and edges. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Gone with the wind original motion picture soundtrack. Cheap edition, reprinted from november 1940 book first published in 1936.
The 1990 cbssony reissue was the second attempt to expand its content significantly, adding some incidental music and refining the sound that appeared on. Since its first publication in 1936, gone with the wind has endured as a story for all our times. 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. In part 2, the american south has lost the civil wa. The movie romanticizes slavery, making them seem all happy and loving their masters. For the record, the movie adaptation is, for the most part, quite faithful to. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes.
Gone with the wind rhett 4th in series collector plate 1981. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. This is a beautifully illustrated new book on the old south and the famous movie. I couldnt finish gone with the wind because it was so racist kit steinkellner oct 17, 20 ive been on a childhood favorites kick recently talked about rereading little house on the prairie for book riot and after zooming through a tree grows in brooklyn and a wrinkle in time i was ready for my middle school favorite gone with the wind. 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 by mitchell, first edition abebooks. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937.
There is no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. What is the value of the book 1938 gone with the wind. It is not necessarily a book one would associate with hope. 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 poverty. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points.
This is the th printing if i counted right of gone with the wind by published by macmillan of new york. The third series of plates was a limited edition issued from 1991 to 1993 by the bradford exchange and is known as critics choice. 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. Front inner hinge cracked some tape repair but loose, so book feels loose. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 19001949 part. Mar 01, 2010 the first edition was printed in 1936. Bound in confederate grey cloth boards, book measures 6 x 8. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Gone with the wind collectors plates antique appraisal.
Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 19001949 part one. In the later printings gone with the wind is at the first book listed in the left column. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1900 1949 part one chapter i scarlett ohara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it when caught by her charm as the tarleton twins were. If you are curious here is a website that tells how to recognize the 1st edition of gone with the wind. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind signed first edition. The margaret mitchell estate specifically contracted with alexandra ripley and donald mccaig, each to write and publish their respective sequels to gone with the wind as works for hire to the estate. Gone with the wind first edition margaret mitchell rare.
Front cover has the name and a painting of the characters in the movie coming down the winding staircase. Blue cloth boards with darker blue lettering to spine strip. Be warned, however, that the wikipedia page contains a plot summary of the book. Gone with the wind in the right column on the rear panel of the dust jacket. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind.
Autographed copies of the first printing are quite rare. This auction contains and original program from the movie theatre in 1939 for gone with the wind this item is a wonderful collectors piece. Buy gone with the wind book online at low prices in india. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Gone with the wind was one of the many books banned because it was believed that the book promoted individualism and survival just the opposite of what the nazis wanted. This book, a record bestseller, was her only published work. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. The book was published by oxmoor house in 1984 its a beautiful book to add to your classics library. Mitchells gone with the wind is one of the great novels of survival, and therein lies much of its appeal. I hate to say this, but collectors plates with very rare exceptions are terrible for investment purposes, few if any have even maintain their original retail value even thirty years later. 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 business by.
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