Composed by fashion photographer whose life was changed forever one day in 1945 when he met a lovely young aspiring innocent and charming model named Norma Jean Dougherty. This compilation is the result of many adventurous road trips together capturing Norma Jean in every possible natural setting in his original, inspired style. He soon built up a huge portfolio of stunning photographs of the smiling brunette which helped to launch her model career and, a few years later, a film career that was to make her a legend. His entire relationship with the star, including many private moments shared only between the two, is detailed in de Dienes' secret memoirs, which were discovered when Monroe fans ravaged his home after his death in 1988. Never before published, the memoirs tell a beautiful story of love and friendship from the point of view of someone who knew Marilyn intimately; describing the transformation from Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe - the evolution of a sensitive, ambitious girl into a deeply troubled megastar - from an inside perspective, they shed light on a little-known side of Marilyn. Includes Bonus Booklet. Never been opened, still sealed.

Artist: Andre De Dienes
Issued: 2011
Dimensions: 9.5"W x 12"H
Manufacturer: Taschen

Age related wear.