Marilyn Monroe: The Life and the Myth

by Rizzoli

For everyone who is fascinated by the personality, the image, the myth of Marilyn Monroe, this is the ultimate international collection of Monroe memorabilia. From Norma Jeane Baker Mortensen to celebrity-goddess, the text and illustrations trace Marilyn's course through Hollywood, detailing her early aspirations, her modeling and movie careers, her marriages, travels, and critical reception. Among the hundreds of illustrations are vibrant magazine covers, advertisements, and film posters from America and Europe, South America, and the Middle East; personal notes; Philippe Halsman's famous "jumping" portraits; nudes featured in Playboy and other publications; film stills; and fine art.

319 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

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