Ben hecht was an american screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, and novelist. We will be keeping this book forever even when my daughter who is almost 17yrs old and is obsessesed with marilynand i have read it. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroe s diaries, letters, and other personal and revealing documents. My story paperback july 1, 1986 by marilyn monroe author. The book has been treated with love and care and will continue to be.
The secret lives of marilyn monroe by summers, anthony paperback book. See more ideas about marilyn monroe books, marilyn monroe and good thoughts. My story, hardcover by marilyn monroe, ben hecht, joshua green. My story by monroe, marilyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Though now dead longer than she was alive, monroe continues to captivate and hypnotize. New from stephenie meyer, midnight sun experience the story of twilight, this time from the point of view of edward preorder midnight sun now. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 19261962 poignantly recounts her childhood as an unwanted orphan, her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to. Spoto has done a ton of great hollywood writing, and though this book isnt perfect or 100% bible truth, i always recommend it. My story by monroe, marilyn and a great selection of related books.
Illustrated edition by marilyn monroe, ben hecht, hardcover. Marilyn monroe is a book that will make you thinkand will break your heart. Written at the height of her fame for a series of magazine articles in themid50s with the help of ben hecht, this is a new version of the bookoriginally published over a. I would have appreciated more photos for this type book there has to be millions more photos available, and i wouldnt recommend this book for a first purchase see anthony summers 1984 goddess. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free. Buy my story illustrated edition by monroe, marilyn, hecht, ben isbn. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Little known and long unavailable, this autobiography, written by actress and starlet marilyn monroe 19261962, describes her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to celebrity, and her marriage to joe dimaggio, and more. Marilyn monroe was the defining actress of her age. We will be keeping this book forever even when my daughter who is almost 17yrs old and is obsessesed with marilyn and i have read it. But the search, for her father was to be at the core of her short, tragic life by the time norma jean was eight years old, her maternal grandparents. She was best known for her roles in films such as gentlemen prefer blondes, how to marry a millionaire, the seven year itch, and some like it hot, for which she received a golden globe award. See more ideas about books, marilyn monroe books and my books.
Released in 1974, a dozen years after her apparent suicide, this book is attributed to monroe, although she had. My story by marilyn monroe 2006, hardcover for sale. Many are holding a good thought for her, while others are just plain fiction. See all books authored by marilyn monroe, including my story, and fragments. My story by marilyn monroe, 9781589793163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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 19261962. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Marilyn monroe by donald spoto this is my personal favorite marilyn biography. My story mass market paperback january 1, 1986 by marilyn monroe author. The identity of her mother, gladys baker mortensen, is certain. My story by marilyn monroe 1974, hardcover for sale.
The new biopic my week with marilyn chronicles the making of the prince and the showgirl, in which laurence olivier acted with and directed marilyn monroe. My story book by marilyn monroe 5 available editions. Marilyn monroes memoir my story is a simple, elegant, personal account of the infamous actresss life. We go all the way back to when marilyn as just a little girl. A true and interesting life of marilyn and her childhood. The assassination of marilyn monroe by wolfe, donald. Gh book special marilyn monroe the untold story of her last years when she was born on june 1, 1926, she was given the name norma jean. June 1, 1926 august 5, 1962 was an american actress, model, and singer. Ever since its publication in 1956, people have been debating if profiles in courage were actually written by thensenator kennedy or was the work of a ghost writer, likely ted sorensen.
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 19261962 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. Hardcover with dustjacket, monroes autobiography, book has some foxing on the cover and the former owners name is present on the front endpaper, the jacket has one edgechip and. Its insanely wellresearched and not gossipy, but written in a conversational manner that feels both smart and easy to get lost in. Lavishly illustrated with photos of marilyn, this special book celebrates the life and career of an american iconfrom the unique perspective of the icon herself. The book offers a portrait of ralph greenson, whom i transformed in my novel into a kind of dark prince of the analysts couch, ruling all aspects of marilyns life. Marilyn monroe in 1955 she appeared with tom ewell in billy wilders comedy the seven year itch where the iconic photo of marilyn standing over a sidewalk grate blowing up her skirt was created. Marilyn monroe was an american actress, model, singer, and cultural icon. Buy a cheap copy of my story book by marilyn monroe.
My story, marilyn monroe marilyn monroe born norma jeane mortenson. Marilyn mentions often episodes of crying in bed all night and having moments when she had wished she were dead. Who had a desperately sad life she was exceptionally beautiful, and just desperately wanted to be loved i would highly recommend this book if youre an ardent fan of miss marilyn monroe. Greene in 1974 and was subsequently published in this form with marilyn as its author. Fabulous book marilyn monroe certainly was an icon. My story has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. My story by marilyn monroe marilyns autobiographical book that was, in actuality, probably penned by ben hecht from a series of articles that he did on marilyn for londons the empire news in 1954.
Mass market paperback paperback hardcover mass market paperback paperback hardcover. Did she actually write it or was the book the product of 20th centuryfoxs publicity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. And it is the contents of my story that i want to address here. The story behind my story, the only book credited to 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. The book has a lovely oldoriginal feel and smell to it which makes it feel so special but in a precious way. About marilyn monroe barbara leamings marilyn monroe is a complex, sympathetic portrait that will totally change the way we view the most enduring icon of american sexuality. Marilyn monroe books list of books by author marilyn monroe.
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