Darlings of the Gods:
One Year in the
Lives of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh
by Garry O'Connor
1984
focuses on the love affair between Larry and Vivien,
later made into a film
Light of a
Star
by Gwen Robyns
1968
the first biography on Vivien, published the year
following her death
Love Scene
: The Story of Laurence Oliver and Vivien Leigh
by Jesse and Pat Silver Lasky
1981
another book that details the romance and marriage
between Larry and Vivien
The
Oliviers
by Felix Barker
1953
an early book
that discusses the career, films, and stage life of the
actors
Vivien
Leigh
by Hugo Vickers
1990
a
biography that uses letters, interviews, and many
references for information
Vivien
Leigh
by John Russell Taylor
1984
another biography discussing the life and career of
Vivien Leigh
Vivien
Leigh : A Biography
by Anne Edwards
1979
another biography, with yet another writer's perspective
Vivien
Leigh : A Bio-Bibliography
by Cynthia Marylee Molt
1992
a
book that combines a biography and chronology of Vivien's
life and career
Vivien
Leigh: A Bouquet
by Alan Dent
1969
a
well written early book detailing Vivien's life
Vivien :
The Life of Vivien Leigh
by Alexander Walker
1987
a
biography that provides additional information on
Vivien's life
(Many of these books have several printings including
hardcover and paperback editions which are no longer
available. Check used book stores & memorabilia shops
or ask at places that specialize in film collectibles.)
The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book
by Pauline Bartel
1989
a fan's book with plenty of
trivial details on the film, novel, and production
The Filming
of Gone with the Wind
by Herb Bridges
1983
an earlier look at the making
of the film, several more 'making of''s followed
Frankly, My
Dear... Gone with the Wind Memorabilia
by Herb Bridges
1995
an interesting catalogue that
details many GWTW collectors items
Gone with
the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
1936, numerous pressings followed
the original book that became
a bestseller, a film, and started a phenomenon...
Gone with
the Wind as Book & Film
by Richard Harwell
1992
a discussion surrounding the
differences between the two 'versions'
Gone with
the Wind Cook Book:
Famous Southern Cooking Recipes
by Abbeville Press
1991
food galore with references to
Old South cooking
Gone with
the Wind:
The Definitive, Illustrated History of the Book, Movie,
Legend
by Herb Bridges and Terryl C.
Boodman
1989
a 50th anniversary book,
detailing the phenomenon surrounding GWTW
Gone with
the Wind on Film: A Complete Reference
by Cynthia Marylee Molt
1990
another book detailing facts
on the film and its production
Looking for
Tara:
The Gone with the Wind Guide to Margaret Mitchell's
Atlanta
by Don O'Briant
1994
information about the Old
South and historical references used in the story
Margaret
Mitchell & John Marsh:
The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind
by Marianne Walker
1993
details the author's personal
relationship
On the Road
to Tara: The Making of Gone with the Wind
by Aljean Harmetz
1996
a recent book on the making
of the film
Recasting:
"Gone with the Wind" in American Culture
by Darden Asbury Pyron
1989
a discussion of the GWTW
phenomenon and it heritage
Remembering
Margaret Mitchell: Author of Gone with the Wind
by Lucille T. Love
1992
a biographical look at
Margaret Mitchell's life and events surrounding the novel
Scarlett's
Women: Gone with the Wind & Its Female Fans
by Helen Taylor
1989
a look at the Windie
phenomenon and the numerous fans of GWTW's heroine
Selznick's
Vision: Gone with the Wind & Hollywood Filmmaking
by Thomas Schatz
1997
a new book about the life and
career of the man behind the film's production
(Some books are out of
print and new ones appear regularly. Check with your
local bookseller, used bookstore, and collector shops
such as GWTW Memories.)
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