The Misfits - Arthur Miller (1961)

Published by Secker & Warburg, 1961, hardcover, 152 pages, conditionvery good,

A story of four lost souls - the beautiful Roslyn who has never belonged to anyone or anthything, and three other misfits who roam the open land existing on the little money made from riding in rodeos - who meet in Reno to discover that freedom has its price, and the heart its rules.

I just recently discovered this book., and I am so glad I did. It's the story of the making of the film "The Misfits" by Arthur Miller and Serge Toubiana. "The Misfits" has been my favorite film for many years. It is also the last completed film with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, who had a heart attack the day after shooting was complete. The making of the film was photographed by world renowned photographers working for Magnum Studios under an exclusive agreement with the producer, Frank Taylor. This alone was very unusual and contributes to the mystique of this film.

This is a very engaging book about a classic film that was documented with fascinating photos. A very haunting film that was produced in black and white when most major films were in color. This was Marilyn's chance to prove herself as a dramatic actress, and she succeeded brilliantly at great cost to herself and her marriage to Arthur Miller. Clark Gable considered this his best performance.