Monroe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
She was the most photographed woman of the twentieth century — a luminous contradiction of vulnerability and desire, innocence and seduction — and Monroe is the definitive visual testament to an icon who continues to captivate the world decades after her death. This landmark volume chronicles the life of Marilyn Monroe through a breathtaking collection of photographs, rare candid images, and iconic portraits that chart her journey from Norma Jeane Mortenson, a girl with an uncertain childhood, to the most celebrated actress and sex symbol of the Hollywood golden age. The book presents intimate behind-the-scenes moments alongside the carefully constructed public mythology, capturing her work in films such as Some Like It Hot and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, as well as her turbulent personal life, her relationships, and the cultural forces that shaped and were shaped by her singular presence. Beyond the glamour and tragedy, Monroe argues that Marilyn was far more than the sum of her image — a complex, intellectually curious woman who was simultaneously exploited by and triumphant within the machinery of celebrity. The text illuminates her enduring significance as a cultural touchstone for discussions of femininity, fame, and the destructive nature of the Hollywood dream factory. With its sumptuous photography and authoritative narrative, this volume leaves the reader asking the one question that has haunted popular culture for over half a century: who was the real woman behind the legend?
Author: James Kotsilibas-Davis
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
She was the most photographed woman of the twentieth century — a luminous contradiction of vulnerability and desire, innocence and seduction — and Monroe is the definitive visual testament to an icon who continues to captivate the world decades after her death. This landmark volume chronicles the life of Marilyn Monroe through a breathtaking collection of photographs, rare candid images, and iconic portraits that chart her journey from Norma Jeane Mortenson, a girl with an uncertain childhood, to the most celebrated actress and sex symbol of the Hollywood golden age. The book presents intimate behind-the-scenes moments alongside the carefully constructed public mythology, capturing her work in films such as Some Like It Hot and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, as well as her turbulent personal life, her relationships, and the cultural forces that shaped and were shaped by her singular presence. Beyond the glamour and tragedy, Monroe argues that Marilyn was far more than the sum of her image — a complex, intellectually curious woman who was simultaneously exploited by and triumphant within the machinery of celebrity. The text illuminates her enduring significance as a cultural touchstone for discussions of femininity, fame, and the destructive nature of the Hollywood dream factory. With its sumptuous photography and authoritative narrative, this volume leaves the reader asking the one question that has haunted popular culture for over half a century: who was the real woman behind the legend?