On the Road to Tara: The Making of Gone With the Wind

by Aljean Harmetz

Examines the personal archives of the classic movie's producer, David O. Selznick, and reveals prospective casting lists, pages from original scripts, costume sketches, and many more insights into the making of the movie

Genres: Nonfiction, Film

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the road to Tara: the making of Gone with the wind. The sections of this book are as follows-Scripts: Never hire one writer when eleven writers will do -- Tara -- Burning -- Censorship: Everyone except Rhett Butler gave a damn -- Production

This book is very enlightening. It's a must-purchase for every fan of the movie. My favorite part is an illustration of Rhett at the bottom of the gorgeous staircase having a drink. I think that it was whisky. It looked like it.

[Bulk Reviews]

Found this while looking for another book. I didn't read most of it, but I did look at the numerous pictures. There is a ton of concept art, which could be pretty interesting, as well as some wardrobe and set stills I hadn't seen before. It also contains one of the "deleted scene" pictures of Belle Watling giving aid to wounded soldiers.

While I won't actually rate this, I want to say books like these are underrated in terms of rare pictures. Not everything is on the internet, folks!

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent in its writing; entertaining in its stories; inspiring in its scope. Gives me so much more appreciation for this marvelous movie!

[Vincenzo Ridente · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your a fan of this Hollywood classic this is definitely the book you need it's very insightful on the making of the film

[Gaile · Rating 5 out of 5]

The making of the movie, Gone With The Wind.

[Amy Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another superb Harmetz "Making Of. . ." All the trivia you can handle plus great photos & interviews. If you're a GWTW freak like me, this is indispensable!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting book about how they made Gone With the Wind lots of details on the technical aspects of making a great film.