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Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis Ultimate Marilyn Photo Book Hardcover New Sealed

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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Era
2000s
Book Series
Historical
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
ISBN
9780062036193

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
006203619X
ISBN-13
9780062036193
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038201071

Product Key Features

Book Title
Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Photography, Biography & Autobiography
Author
David Wills
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
74.4 Oz
Item Length
11.8 in
Item Width
9.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
791.43028092
Synopsis
At your fingertips is the most lavish and comprehensivecollection of Marilyn Monroe photographs ever assembled--more than half of whichhave never been published before. Norma Jeane Baker'stransformation into one of the most emulated and iconic Hollywood stars is anepic American story--one that careens from a troubled childhood into the brightnational spotlight before descending into an irrevocable depression. In thisstunning, one-of-a-kind volume, David Wills offers a captivating photographicjourney through Monroe's meteoric rise and tragic downfall. Featuring thehighest-quality images of Marilyn available anywhere in the world, from candids to film stills to modeling headshots, the images in Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis will reawaken casual fans and collectorsalike to Marilyn Monroe at her living best., There have been many Marilyn Monroe photo books-but nothing like this. Curator and photographic preservationist David Wills has amassed one of the world's largest independent archives of original Marilyn Monroe photographs. Now, in Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis, he has gathered spectacular, museum-quality work from Marilyn's key photographers-Richard Avedon, George Barris, Cecil Beaton, Bernard of Hollywood, Andre de Dienes, Elliott Erwitt, Milton Greene, Philippe Halsman, Tom Kelley, Douglas Kirkland, Willy Rizzo, Sam Shaw, and many others-to create this dazzling portfolio of images from every period of Marilyn Monroe's adult life, from her wedding day in 1942 till just weeks before her death two decades later. Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis pays homage to her continually evolving style and extraordinary beauty. Among the highlights: Previously unseen Kodachrome, dye transfer, and Carbro prints of Norma Jeane from her modeling career. Classic portraits and pinups in luscious full color, digitally restored from the original transparencies. Never-before-seen photos from the sets of The Seven Year Itch, Some Like It Hot, The Misfits, and Something's Got to Give. Rare candids of Marilyn with Marlon Brando, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Queen Elizabeth II, Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, and others. Previously unpublished photos by Richard Avedon, George Barris, Cecil Beaton, David Conover, Elliott Erwitt, John Florea, Tom Kelley, Richard C. Miller, Frank Powolny, Willy Rizzo, Zinn Arthur, and many others. Pairing more than two hundred first-generation photos with reflections on Marilyn from her friends, work associates, and admirers-and including her last interview, in which she reflects on her life and fame-Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis is an unforgettable showcase of the actress's transformation from an unknown factory worker to one of the most recognized faces in history., At your fingertips is the most lavish and comprehensivecollection of Marilyn Monroe photographs ever assembled--more than half of whichhave never been published before. Norma Jeane Baker'stransformation into one of the most emulated and iconic Hollywood stars is anepic American story--one that careens from a troubled childhood into the brightnational spotlight before descending into an irrevocable depression. In thisstunning, one-of-a-kind volume, David Wills offers a captivating photographicjourney through Monroe's meteoric rise and tragic downfall. Featuring thehighest-quality images of Marilyn available anywhere in the world, from candids to film stills to modeling headshots, the images inMarilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis will reawaken casual fans and collectorsalike to Marilyn Monroe at her living best.
LC Classification Number
PN2287

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