--- product_id: 5056078 title: "The Making of Gone With The Wind" brand: "steve wilsonrobert osborne" price: "517 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5056078-the-making-of-gone-with-the-wind store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Making of Gone With The Wind **Brand:** steve wilsonrobert osborne **Price:** 517 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Making of Gone With The Wind by steve wilsonrobert osborne - **How much does it cost?** 517 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5056078-the-making-of-gone-with-the-wind) ## Best For - steve wilsonrobert osborne enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steve wilsonrobert osborne brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Making of Gone With The Wind ## Images ![The Making of Gone With The Wind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wjJKhibqL.jpg) ![The Making of Gone With The Wind - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mM0oji1lL.jpg) ![The Making of Gone With The Wind - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QBM6BXwPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Buy *by I***I on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023* This book was way more than expected. It’s oversized, wonderful pictures from the movie and a wonderful read. If you love the movie and like to see behind the scene this book is worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a book... *by G***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014* Margaret Mitchell's classic "Gone With The Wind" is one of my favorite books. I try to reread it every couple of years or so. It is as compelling to me as it was when I first read it in 8th grade. I took my copy to school and would "sneak read" when I was supposed to be listening to some boring ol' lesson. Not much came between me and my Scarlett.But the movie "Gone With The Wind" frustrated me when I first saw it in 1967 and continues to bother me to this day. I sat in that huge theater in downtown Chicago and kept muttering to myself, "Where is that character?", "where is the scene between "so and so" and "so and so", and, of course, "uh, Scarlett had THREE children. Where are Wade Hampton and Ella Lorena?" I was proud that as a true "GWTW Book fan", I was not seduced by the film version of "my" book. As the years passed, I thought that had GWTW been made in the 1970's or 1980's, it would have - very properly - been made as a TV mini-series. Ten hours of GWTW would have gotten things right!But "Gone With The Wind" was NOT made in the '70's, it was made as a movie in 1938 and 1939. All the time constraints, as well as production problems that come with making a movie almost four hours long, of a nation's favorite book are documented in Steve Wilson's enthralling book, "The Making of 'Gone With The Wind'". This is a huge book and for the GWTW film fan it is a must read. I was not a film fan, and I still enjoyed the book. I don't think there was a memo or a drawing of an article of clothing or a screen test that wasn't included in the book.The movie "Gone With The Wind" got its start right before the book's publication. Producer David O Selznick ("DOS" in the memos) was advised by his staffer to buy the rights to the book, and he authorised her to spend up to $50,000. Upon winning the rights, he put into action the preparation to film this colossal best seller. Immediately he ran into problems. While Clark Gable was everyone's first choice as Rhett Butler, DOS was unable to find "his" Scarlett. Hollywood actress after actress tested for the part and Selznick International Pictures sent representatives to southern cities to "find" Scarlett among the local belles. Filming had already begun when English actress Vivian Leigh was signed to play the pivotal role in December, 1938.One of the most interesting things in Steve Wilson's book are the complaints made by various groups and individuals during the filming. From the KKK to the NAACP to the "United Daughters of the Confederacy" to groups representing the Union side, everyone had a beef. It would take the soul of tact to deal with all these complaints but DOS and his staff did an admirable job. But in addition to these groups, Selznick had the "Hays Code" to deal with. Steve Wilson includes in the book pages of dialog ruled on by the group, slashing words and phrases that deal with childbirth, battle injuries, and other matters that were deemed to be too delicate for movie goers of the times. Everyone knows the battle about Rhett muttering that unforgettable line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn", but there were many other clashes between producer and Hays Code enforcers before then.As I wrote above, Steve Wilson's book is a great book for movie fans and GWTW fans, in particular. Even though it wasn't my favorite movie, I've enjoyed watching it and am always amazed at the gasps in the theater when the camera shows Rhett Butler/Clark Gable at the bottom of the stairs at Twelve Oaks. Gable didn't want to attempt a southern accent and the book alludes to that. That was one of the many details DOS and his crew fretted about. And only one of the many details in the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Interesting subject matter *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023* Rough condition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5056078-the-making-of-gone-with-the-wind](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/5056078-the-making-of-gone-with-the-wind) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*