The Story of The Misfits - By James Goode

Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1963. First Edition. Laid in is Autograph Note Signed from Frank Taylor, the film producer of The Misfits on his personal printed stationery written to Marilyn Monroe while The Misfits was in its first run in theaters. Monroe had been ill and was hospitalized and Taylor writes: “Marilyn, Nan and I are very happy that you have recovered. Sincerely, Frank. 3/7/61”. Frank Taylor was an omnipresent participant on the set and post-production that he is mentioned constantly throughout the book. This copy is a signed presentation copy from James Goode inscribed: “To Muff and Charlie. The only reason I know of for living in Los Angeles. Jim Goode. October 31, 1963” Very good in a very good dust jacket with a few minor chips. The story of the making of the film The Misfits, written by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston, a complex drama that was the last film for it’s two lead actors, Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable. Joined by a superb supporting cast including Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, Thelma Ritter, and Kevin McCarthy, the story centers on the relationship between a fragile divorcee (Marilyn Monroe) and a brooding cowboy past his prime (Clark Gable). Goode was on set throughout the process of making the film and the book is an excellent first hand account.