While hundreds of books have been written about marilyn monroe over the years, there isnt a comprehensive guide to her films currently in print. The biography kindle edition by donald spoto author format. Donald spoto has written several other biographies, all of them very good. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Buy marilyn monroe by donald spoto from waterstones today. Marilyn monroe the fascination that inspired warhols postagestamp portraiture and elton johns outpourings retains its. Marilyn monroe biography marilyn monroe 19261962 model, actress, singer and arguably one of the most famous women of the twentieth century. Marilyn monroe was the defining actress of her age. Marilyn monroe by donald spoto this is my personal favorite marilyn biography. Spoto presents a detailed, factual account of marilyn s life. An online investigation into the death of marilyn monroe by david marshall. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The biography by donald spoto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Based on over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including. The biography book online at best prices in india on. Its insanely wellresearched and not gossipy, but written in a conversational manner that feels both smart and easy to get lost in. Turns out, i probably picked the least sensationalized, earnestlyendeavoringtobeaccurate marilyn bio out there. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love. Marilyn monroe monroe was born, norma jeane mortenson, in june.
There are so many books out there that are nothing but tabloid trash. Weatherbys conversations with marilyn, and a lifelong fascination was born the dumb blonde image was a fantasy. Barbara leamings marilyn monroe is a complex, sympathetic portrait that. Many books have attempted to explain her allure and tell her story, but none has succeeded as well as this work by acclaimed biographer donald spoto. It is a collection of anecdotes, rambling thoughts, and marilyn monroes own take on specific events up to the year 1954. The essential marilyn monroe book contains previously. Spoto discounts a serious affair with jfk and his brother robert kennedy. Marilyn monroe author marilyn monroe was a film actress whose seductive screen presence shot her to stardom as a sex symbol. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading marilyn monroe. We go all the way back to when marilyn as just a little girl. After she was mysteriously found dead of a drug overdose at the age of 36, the movie star became a beloved pop icon. Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe. Marilyn monroe 8x10 photo mm1 marilyn monroe in provocative pink see thru outfit 8x10 photo pinup cheesecake. A look inside marilyn monroes personal library open culture.
Donald spoto is considered to be the definitive biography, meticulously researched. For every milo speriglio there is a barbara leaming. Marilyn monroe was selfeducated, and owned a library of some 400 books. There are tons full of easily disproven lies, but someone new to reading about her wouldnt recognize whats factual and what isnt. Marilyn monroe hot sexy photo, gorgeous red lips blonde bombshell portrait.
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Spoto is an extreme case, but there are some people who buy that rosy picture of marilyn. As much as the reader might yearn for her insights on the miller marriage, the shelving of somethings got to. As a child in the 1970s, i was dimly aware of marilyn monroe. Marilyn monroes personal address books marilyn monroe. Once married to playwright arthur miller, monroe stocked about 400 books on her shelves, many of which were later catalogued and auctioned off by christies in new york city.
A true and interesting life of marilyn and her childhood. The book reveals new details of every aspect of her life, from her guarded childhood, and her relationships with men and marriages, to her. And his marilyn monroe is one of the best one of the best of the ones he wrote and one of the best on marilyn period. Everybody wants a piece of poor marilyn the sheer volume of books written on this tragic woman attest to that. According to many readers there are other interesting books on marilyn monroe. Over the next decade, she starred in numerous films, including gentlemen prefer blondes, some like it hot, how to marry a millionaire, and the seven year itch. Her films, as well as her public persona, established her as both a gifted artist and a potent cultural icon. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The essential marilyn monroe features images, ranging from candids and studio sessions to onset photography while monroe was filming 1956s bus stop and 1957s the prince and the showgirl. Ive read only two other booksmy story by marilyn monroe, with. Grace kelly not such a slut after all, claims donald spoto.
Read the marilyn monroe handbook everything you need to know about marilyn monroe by savannah newman available from rakuten kobo. When marilyn monroe died in august, 1962, she left behind a lot of broken hearts and some good books. It is a high quality product with a great style and a fascinating read. Based on over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroe s diaries. Spoto has done a ton of great hollywood writing, and though this book isnt perfect or 100% bible truth, i always recommend it.
This biography is a work of stunning scope and depth, both accurate and absorbing. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The biography somewhat at random at my public library. He is the author of 27 books, including internationally bestselling biographies of alfred hitchcock, tennessee williams, marlene dietrich, marilyn monroe and ingrid bergman. Marilyn monroe 19261962 remains one of americas most compelling and tragic figures. Marilyn monroe the biography by spoto donald abebooks. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroes diaries, letters, and other personal and revealing documents. Marilyn monroe is probably the most iconic woman ever.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroes. It gives a good insight into post world war ii american culture and draws a clear picture of the troubled and tragic marilyn monroe. Marilyn monroe by donald spoto, 9780815411833, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read marilyn monroe by barbara leaming available from rakuten kobo. What is the best marilyn monroe biography book to read. After 19 thoroughly researched books, hes earned the right to say, the biographer is obliged to tell the. The book reveals new details of every aspect of her life, from her guarded.
Donald spoto has a reputation as a good biographer, and it is well deserved. Everybody wants a piece of poor marilyn the sheer volume. The marilyn monroe handbook everything you need to know. Donald spotos biographies are always well written and this biography is no exception. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of ove. Biographer and historian donald spoto believes the goal of the biographer is first and foremost to tell the truth. Here you will find the most uptodate information, facts, quotes an. Drum rollmy newest book project is the films of marilyn monroe the book will primarily concentrate on. Fifty years after her death, hollywood icon marilyn monroe still beguiles the world, her image enthralling millions. Ce titre et plus dun million debooks sont inclus dans labonnement kindle. Using more than 150 interviews and some 35,000 pages of previously sealed files. Our purpose, he said, is to set the record straight, celebrate lives, and set forth certain aspects of history and human behavior that is good for people to read about.
The biography is written intelligently and concisely and is positively saturated in interesting details. This book is your ultimate marilyn monroe resource. When i was thirteen, my father gave me a copy of w. Spoto intriguingly repudiates all the claims robert lacey made in his biography of kelly from fifteen years ago that kelly slept around.
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