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2012 is the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death & this lavishly illustrated volume celebrates her enduring beauty through photographs by legendary Hollywood photographer Bruno Bernard. Bernard's iconic photograph of Marilyn standing over the subway grate in a billowing white dress is synonymous with Hollywood glamour & sex appeal & many of the images here have never before been published. They cover key moments in Marilyn's life such as her first professional sitting in 1946 & are enlivened by fascinating excerpts from Bruno's journal. Fans of the blonde bombshell will also treasure the stunning frameable print included with this keepsake book. ...
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Marilyn Monroe: Private And Undisclosed

Following a number of sensationalist biographies of Marilyn Monroe in recent years this comprehensive meticulously researched volume brings an important fresh perspective on the many controversies in her life. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Marilyn Monroe and the Golden Age of Hollywood. This new edition of Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed" has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include an additional 60 000 words. It reveals a very different Marilyn from the celluloid invention. For the first volume Michelle Morgan interviewed approximately 100 people who knew or were related to Marilyn in some way including key figures in her life - family and friends as well as work colleagues and more casual acquaintances. This new edition includes information gleaned
from many more interviews as well as additional family background and many new stories. "Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed" is the most comprehensive Monroe biography yet. It covers her trip to England in great detail and gives the true story behind the making of "The Prince and The Showgirl". Praise for the 2007 hardback illustrated edition of "Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed": "A gorgeous collection offering a fascinating insight into Monroes personal life". ("Woman & Home"). "A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments". ("Empire"). "This candid and often surprising study of the screen legend provides another view of her". ("Red")."
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Following a number of sensationalist biographies of Marilyn Monroe in recent years this comprehensive meticulously researched volume brings an important fresh perspective on the many controversies in her life. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Marilyn Monroe & the Golden Age of Hollywood. This new edition of Marilyn Monroe: Private & Undisclosed" has been thoroughly revised & expanded to include an additional 60 000 words. It reveals a very different Marilyn from the celluloid invention. For the first volume Michelle Morgan interviewed Approx. 100 people who knew or were related to Marilyn in some way including key figures in her life
- family & friends as well as work colleagues & more casual acquaintances. This new edition

Includes::
information gleaned from many more interviews as well as additional family background & many new stories. " Marilyn Monroe: Private & Undisclosed" is the most comprehensive Monroe biography yet. It covers her trip to England in great detail & gives the true story behind the making of " The Prince & The Showgirl". Praise for the 2007 hardback illustrated edition of " Marilyn Monroe: Private & Undisclosed": "A gorgeous collection offering a fascinating insight into Monroes personal life". (" Woman & Home"). "A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments". (" Empire"). " This candid & often surprising study of the screen legend provides another view of her". (" Red")."

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