Marilyn Handbook

by Mike Evans

This book presents a fresh angle on the life and legend that was Marilyn Monroe. A stunning collection of photographs, quotes and recollections--some exclusive to this book--from family, friends, colleagues and Marilyn herself, provide a unique inside view of Hollywood's biggest-ever superstar. With features including items on costume designers, Marilyn as a singer, her infamous nude calendar--as well as all her movies--plus graphic memorabilia from early pin-up magazines to newspaper headlines of her death. "The Marilyn Handbook will be indispensable for both existing Marilyn enthusiasts and new fans alike.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Reference

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it's small, it is quite thick!
I enjoyed the photos and the quotes inside.
It also gives you a glimpse of some events she went.
Lovely :)

[Madame Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had this book for about 15 years. I always pursued it but never read. Amazing photos (like, what photo of Marilyn wasn't?) and informative.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photography is untouchable in this book, and the subject is breathtaking, of course. The biggest reason I admire her legendary life, is the grace and heart stopping beauty she could portray over a mask of such misery. She only had to blink and stop the world from turning, so we could all turn to look at her. She was misunderstood, and misinterpreted. But talented beyond imagination.

[Merja Pohjola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little big book... or should I say thick book? ;) Not that many errors, at least not bad ones. Loads of pics, though none of them REALLY rare. I like it that it has interviews of people you rarely seen interviews of, but alas, they are cut short. Some only contain one Q/A. Still, a nice thing to have in your collection, and a treasure trove for "Marilyn beginners" ;)

[Carlos Pantoja Costa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not to much to read, this book does has alot of beautifull photography .
I did enjoyed the book .
She was truly a talented, sweet women.

[Pernille · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was either a really bad Danish translation or just badly written. Only the last two chapters were worth reading.

[Cassandra Javier · Rating 5 out of 5]

well, not too many words, but the photos made up for it. <3