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1. marilyn monroe: an appreciation of eve arnold
During an assignment in 1952, photographer Eve Arnold had the incredible opportunity to photograph one of the world’s biggest stars. What began as a simple photo shoot laid the foundation for a friendship that would last until Monroe’s death. Eve Arnold shows hundreds of never-before-seen photos of Hollywood’s most famous blonde that, of course, draw attention to her physical beauty, but also begin to reveal the layers of this beloved woman.
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2. marilyn by nick yapp
A wonderful collection of some of Marilyn’s best known and most recognized photographs, including the photo of her skirt flying off during the filming of The Seven Year Itch (1955).
3. marilyn monroe: marie clayton invisible files
A collector’s book that begins from the beginning of Marilyn’s tumultuous childhood, born Norma Jeane, to her untimely and devastating death at the age of 36.
4. marilyn monroe’s personal property by christie’s auction house
i found this one to be especially interesting and great for the marilyn fan collection! It’s a book that brings together many of Marilyn’s personal items and gives some background information on where she got the item, etc.
5. marilyn monroe: metamorphosis of david wills
now, if you’re looking for a book about marilyn that’s all about pictures, look no further than marilyn monroe: metamorphosis. It is one of the largest archives of Marilyn photos ever published.
6. marilyn monroe by janice anderson
this work focuses on the comparison of marilyn, the actress and superstar that everyone knows, and the woman behind all the glamor and cameras.
7. marilyn monroe: dating/trivia by nicotext
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A fun little dating and trivia book filled with all things Marilyn that would make a great asset for a coffee table or nightstand!
8. the complete marilyn monroe by adam victor
i like to think of this as more of a marilyn encyclopedia because it includes lots of quotes, facts and tidbits about her early life experiences, her daily routine of trying to make it as a young actress in the 40’s and 50’s, plus information about their marriages and inner thoughts.
9. the treasures of marilyn monroe by jenna glatzer
A charming archive of Marilyn that tells the story of her life and career; However, it also includes copies of Marilyn’s personal papers (her marriage license to Joe Dimaggio), as well as some paintings she painted herself. A must for the true Marilyn fan.
10. marilyn monroe by neil sinyard
a classic collector’s book featuring many of the star’s most popular pin-up photos.
11. marilyn by edel classics and milton greene (photographer)
milton greene was one of the most talented and popular photographers of his time and it turned out that he and marilyn were very good friends. She spoke about the specific way that Milton seemed to ensnare the most vulnerable of him in the intimate moments of the photos he took of him. They remained friends until her death and in this book, Marilyn fans can capture Marilyn’s moments and emotions within each image.
12. marilyn monroe and the camera by georges belmont and jane russell (prologue)
a collection full of the aura and magic that marilyn, and no one since her, has been able to portray in front of a camera.
13. Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures by Anne Verlhac (Editor) and David Thomson (Foreword)
A collection of images chronicling the life experiences of the blonde beauty who grew up as a foster child, married for the first time at 16, and eventually became one of the world’s deepest stars.
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14. bert stern-marilyn monroe: the last complete session by bert stern and annie gottlieb
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bert stern was the last official photographer to have a session with monroe. In this work, he shares intimate and liberating photos of a seemingly happier and less guarded Marilyn.
15. mm-personal: from marilyn monroe’s private archive
A detailed and researched account of Marilyn’s private life, focusing primarily on the last years of her life. what I like about this one is that she is not naturally lewd or gossipy. It’s a wonderful and respectful book about Marilyn’s life.
16. marilyn monroe: 1945-1962 photographs from schirmer’s visual library
I don’t think any of Marilyn’s fans would say they get tired of looking at pictures of her! she was just one of those people who had a real love affair with the camera and she definitely showed it. this is another book that captures the essence of those images.
17. marilyn monroe paper dolls by tom tierney
Funny paper dolls of Marilyn that include her like most of her famous characters like Lorelei in Caballero Prefer Blondes. you could even cut them out, laminate them and use them as bookmarks!
18. marilyn in fashion: marilyn monroe’s enduring influence by christopher nickens and george zeno
Just as she was known for her beautiful face, she was also known for her wonderful curvy figure. Marilyn in Fashion details the clothes that Marilyn wore, how she liked to dress, what fabrics she preferred, and most of all, how her wardrobe impacted her legacy.
19. marilyn: her life in her own words by george barris
Along with a host of photos, Marilyn: Her Life In Her Own Words is a must for a devoted fan. marilyn talks about her childhood, 3 marriages, as well as her roller coaster treatment in hollywood and her hopes and dreams for her future. Honestly, there’s nothing better than a star telling her story straight from her own mouth.
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