The Little Book of Marilyn

Author: Michelle Morgan
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762466537
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
A lifestyle guide and tribute to the style, glamour, and showmanship of Hollywood's most iconic star, with Marilyn-inspired lessons and inspiration for today's woman. While the 1950s was in many ways an era of repression for women, Marilyn Monroe broke barriers and rebelled against convention -- and charmed the world with her beauty, talent, and irresistible personality. Filled with gorgeous photos, The Little Book of Marilyn will show you how to bring a touch of that glamour into your own life through: Tutorials on recreating the star's makeup looks Style advice and tips on where to find Marilyn-like fashions Décor ideas from Marilyn's own homes Everyday inspiration from her life that will let your inner Marilyn shine, and much more!

My Story

Author: Marilyn Monroe
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1589795016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Written at the height of her fame but not published until over a decade after her death, this autobiography of actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. In this intimate account of a very public life, she tells of her first (non-consensual) sexual experience, her romance with the Yankee Clipper, and her prescient vision of herself as "the kind of girl they found dead in the hall bedroom with an empty bottle of sleeping pills in her hand." The Marilyn in these pages is a revelation: a gifted, intelligent, vulnerable woman who was far more complex than the unwitting sex siren she portrayed on screen. Lavishly illustrated with photos of Marilyn, this special book celebrates the life and career of an American icon—-from the unique perspective of the icon herself.

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446550957
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 550

Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli comes the definitive biography of the most enduring icon in popular American culture. When Marilyn Monroe became famous in the 1950s, the world was told that her mother was either dead or simply not a part of her life. However, that was not true. In fact, her mentally ill mother was very much present in Marilyn's world and the complex family dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes is a story that has never before been told...until now. In this groundbreaking book, Taraborrelli draws complex and sympathetic portraits of the women so influential in the actress' life, including her mother, her foster mother, and her legal guardian. He also reveals, for the first time, the shocking scope of Marilyn's own mental illness, the identity of Marilyn's father and the half-brother she never knew, and new information about her relationship with the Kennedy's-Bobby, Jack, and Pat Kennedy Lawford. Explosive, revelatory, and surprisingly moving, this is the final word on the life of one of the most fascinating and elusive icons of the 20th Century.

Marilyn

Author: Marilyn Monroe
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 0806524537
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Fulfilling Marilyn Monroe's dream of putting together a picture book-autobiography, the author, a personal friend of Marilyn's, provides a fascinating glimpse into her life, in this stunning tribute to one of America's most beloved celebrities, who would have been seventy-five years old on June 1, 2001. Reprint.

Before Marilyn

Author: Astrid Franse
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125008590X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
"Originally published in Great Britain by The History Press"--Title page verso.

Marilyn

Author: Norman Mailer
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0753541254
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
In 1973, Norman Mailer published 'Marilyn', his celebrated in-depth account of the life of Marilyn Monroe, as a glossy, fully illustrated coffee-table tome. Now, it has been made available in an accessible mass-market paperback edition.

Marilyn

Author: Lois Banner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608197603
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 663

Book Description
Like her art, Marilyn Monroe was rooted in paradox: She was a powerful star and a childlike waif; a joyful, irreverent party girl with a deeply spiritual side; a superb friend and a narcissist; a dumb blonde and an intellectual. No previous biographer has recognized-much less attempted to analyze-most of these aspects of her personality. Lois Banner has. With new details about Marilyn's childhood foster homes, her sexual abuse, her multiple marriages, her affairs, and her untimely death at the age of thirty-six, Marilyn is, at last, the nuanced biography Monroe fans have been waiting for.

Marilyn Monroe Confidential

Author: Lena Pepitone
Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson
ISBN: 9780283985379
Category : American cinema films - Acting - Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962 - Personal observations
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description

Marilyn Monroe

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
ISBN: 0711257779
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star. Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house—where she was forbidden to watch movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day, a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was “Marilyn Monroe.” Though much-admired, she suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: “I don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.” This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Marilyn

Author: Susan Bernard
Publisher: Sterling Signature
ISBN: 9781402780011
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
2012 is the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death, and this lavishly illustrated book celebrates her enduring beauty through photographs--many never before published--by legendary Hollywood photographer Bernard, known for his iconic photograph of Marilyn standing over the subway grate in a billowing white dress.