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On June 1, 1962, George Barris, internationally renowned photographer and journalist, arrived at the Hollywood movie set where Marilyn Monroe was m... read full description

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Sep 19, 2011
Cheryl rated it: 4 of 5 stars
George Barris is a renowned photojournalist. In 1962 he was working on a book with Marilyn Monroe. It was to be a biography which would include many of the photos he had taken of her. They had become good friends. In this book, Barris publishes his photos along with the notes taken from his interviews with Marilyn. His last conversation with her was the day before her death. They had planned to meet that week. She had called to chat, and expressed some thoughts to him, “As far as I’m concerned, More...
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Sep 20, 2011
Amanda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This collection of Marilyn Monroe’s writings, be they ramblings or poetry or journals—is haunting, yet beautiful, just as was her life. I learned that perhaps Marilyn wasn’t even a very good writer, but her writing came from a place inside herself that needed release, needed expression. I took from that the lesson that it is okay to writing simply because you feel—that you needn’t always write to “produce,” and that instinct is an appropriate guide when you’re doing this kind of writing. More...
Sep 17, 2009
Ashleighs rated it: 5 of 5 stars
this book is very helpful when you need to write an biography on her!!! :)
Dec 14, 2008
Sarah rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Gorgeous, raw photos. My favorite photos of her ever are in this.
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Apr 12, 2009
Kayla rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Goes farther into Marilyn life than "My Story" an amazing read for any marilyn fan, also love George Barris commentary on Monroe.
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Nov 30, 2011
Chelsea rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I loved the pictures, they really showed off Marilyn's natural beauty. They are what make this book great!
Jul 21, 2008
Rebecca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Includes some of my fave photos of Marilyn.

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Mar 31, 2008
Heather added it
How dare Lindsay Lohan try to copy her- I hated Lindsay's pictures!
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Jul 24, 2008
Kayla rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I also got this one for my birthday and enjoyed it!
Jan 01, 2010
Lesly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Whoa, this book was very good.
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