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Marilyn & Me: A Photographer's Memories
An intimate memoir recalling a young photographer's relationship with Marilyn Monroe just months before her death, with extraordinary photographs, some of which have never been published.
"With the precision of a surgeon, Schiller slices through the façade of Marilyn Monroe in his unflinching memoir.Revealing and readable, it’s a book I couldn’t put down." —Tina Brown
When h...more
"With the precision of a surgeon, Schiller slices through the façade of Marilyn Monroe in his unflinching memoir.Revealing and readable, it’s a book I couldn’t put down." —Tina Brown
When h...more
Hardcover, 128 pages
Published
May 29th 2012
by Nan A. Talese
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This is a short memoir and it appropriately has little to say. Lawrence Schiller, famous photographer, took photos of Marilyn Monroe on two different occasions. Once on the set of "Let's Make Love," the other on the set of her cancelled final film "Something's Got to Give." That's the main plotline. I guess there should have been a story of a great relationship between the two, some poignant moments, at least some kind of self-awareness or understanding gained from the experiences.
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Interesting anecdotes and direct quotations from Marilyn. Schiller knew her as a photographer assigned to cover her on the set of several films, spanning the length of some years. It seems like their friendship was sporadic, yet intense. His own evolution as a photographer and businessman was largely spurred by his work with Marilyn.
My favorite recollection of Schiller's was the one where he arrived at Marilyn's house to have her approve some photographs and found Bobby Kennedy there. Schiller...more
My favorite recollection of Schiller's was the one where he arrived at Marilyn's house to have her approve some photographs and found Bobby Kennedy there. Schiller...more
Reading a book about Marilyn always feels like coming home to me, but this one was more beautiful than most. The author had a completely different view of her, and isn't afraid to tell it like he saw it. He portrays Marilyn as a fragile and very lonely woman rather than the sex-crazed egomaniac so many authors turn to. Loved that he allowed her to be human. There are also some beautiful photos, and very touching stories. Really wish I could afford the signed and numbered edition! I definitely re...more
Lawrence Schiller was a Hollywood photographer, one of the best. Now he's a writer. This small but highly intriguing book is about his professional relationship with Marilyn Monroe, and what he learned about her through the camera's lens. Filled with his iconic pictures (yes, HE was the one that got the nude pool pictures on the "Something's Got To Give" set, with Marilyn's complicity--it is quite the story), this will be a treat for photography fans as well as Rat Pack era Hollywood and, of cou...more
Have the small book - talk abouta teaser to get the big book... at the beginning I LOVED the text and a lot of it seemed to confirm my views on Marilyn and her complexities... but towards the end there were a few guestions I would like to ask. Okay, I did expect more pics here (and better quality) and some color ones... Gotta start saving for Taschen (*sigh*)
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have th e small cheap book enjoyed the text but disappointing that there were no colour photos abd that it was so small damn them for making the other version too expensive definately not produced for Marilyn's average fans but for the elite few who have more money than sense
I really enjoyed this book! The author tells about his experiences photographing Marilyn Monroe over the last several years of her life. He avoids passing judgment on her, but paints a picture of a very beautiful, but troubled woman, who is struggling to be taken seriously.
A nice little snippet of Marilyn's later years, this author gives us a glimpse of a believable Marilyn. The end reveals that there was a larger book he had written, which I was a bit confused about. VERY minimal pics, which was disappointing. I wanted to see more.
I enjoyed this short biography! Lawrence Schiller's memories of Marilyn are sweet & honest. good to have some insight as to what went through his mind while photographing such an icon!
what I really appreciate about this biography is that he's honest in his recollection & not jumping to conclusions as to what tragically happened to Marilyn Monroe ..
what I really appreciate about this biography is that he's honest in his recollection & not jumping to conclusions as to what tragically happened to Marilyn Monroe ..
Lawrence Schiller, a very young photographer working for Look magazine, had the golden assignment to photograph Marilyn Monroe on movie sets in 1960 and 1962. From the very first meeting there was a kind of openness between them that soon led to trust.
50 years after her death, Schiller describes Marilyn Monroe as a very smart and literate person, insecure as an actress, very well aware of her photographic sensual emanation, sometimes acting out as a spoiled brat, but very often warm and sensitiv...more
50 years after her death, Schiller describes Marilyn Monroe as a very smart and literate person, insecure as an actress, very well aware of her photographic sensual emanation, sometimes acting out as a spoiled brat, but very often warm and sensitiv...more
Short and sweet. I was surprised that when I asked my 9 year-old who was the lady on the cover- he knew. Marilyn will live forever in our memories.
perfect. honest short book about a few encnters this photographer had with Marilyn in the early 60s. sweet. piercingly insightful.
A quick, warm read that any Marilyn fan will enjoy. Wish there were more pics of her in the book! I never get tired of look at Marilyn...
This book is slightly over 100 pages. That makes it a short, easy read. I highly recommend it to other Marilyn fanatics.
read my full review on my blog
http://missemmamm.com/2013/01/25/mari...
read my full review on my blog
http://missemmamm.com/2013/01/25/mari...
Fine, pithy look at a couple of moments shared with Marilyn Monroe.
I wish there were more photos, but enjoyed the memoir.
Some interesting observations regarding what Monroe was like.
Disappointing. Read the Vanity Fair article instead.
Quick read with extraordinary candid pictures of Marilyn.
Lovely! Just absolutely lovely!
Unique perspective of a brief time in Marilyn's life. Rare, beautiful photos.
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The ubiquitous Lawrence Schiller was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, and grew up in San Diego. After graduating from Pepperdine College, he went to work for Life Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post as a photojournalist. His photographic abilities, both technical and artistic, laid the foundation for what has become nothing less than an astonishing career.
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