The making of Marilyn; Fashion photographer Andre de Dienes's life was changed forever one day in 1945 when he met a lovely young aspiring model named Norma Jean Dougherty. He instantly fell in love with her innocence and charm and the two were briefly engaged. They took many adventurous road trips together in those early years, de Dienes shooting 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 ...
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The making of Marilyn; Fashion photographer Andre de Dienes's life was changed forever one day in 1945 when he met a lovely young aspiring model named Norma Jean Dougherty. He instantly fell in love with her innocence and charm and the two were briefly engaged. They took many adventurous road trips together in those early years, de Dienes shooting 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's 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. From their trip to see Norma Jean's mother in a mental hospital to Marilyn's visit to his home a few days before her death, de Dienes recounts all of the emotional moments they shared. The combination of de Dienes's memoirs and an extensive selection of his Monroe photographs (which numbered in the thousands) makes for an unprecedented, personal exploration into the psychology, history, and iconography of the world's favorite movie star.
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Add this copy of Marilyn to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by SmarterRat Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chagrin Falls, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Taschen.
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Very Good; Very Good Jacket. 2004 Taschen. Oversize hardcover, 9.7 x 12 inches, has white paper-covered boards with silver spine and cover lettering. Endpapers have repeating pattern of photographer's signature. Color and black and white photographs by Andre De Dienes. 231 pages. NOT Remaindered. NOT ex-library. Binding tight. Hinges NOT cracked. Corners and spine ends lightly bumped. Covers have light surface and edge wear; edges of covers have a few small dents. Pages clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has light edge and surface wear, with light wrinkling at the corners and spine ends and a half-inch closed tear at the bottom edge of the back panel. Carefully packed, shipped in a box. Includes dust jacket.
Add this copy of Marilyn-Marilyn's 80th Birthday Edition Special Price to cart. $65.00, like new condition, Sold by Jeff Stark rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Barstow, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Taschen.
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Fine-as New in Fine-as New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall Never benn opened still in publishser's shrinkwrap-all including the shrinkwrap looks brand-new. Has the original advertising band beneath the shrinkwrap that goes arund the book announcing its the *0th Birthday Edition and mentioning a "Bonus Booklet". Rare to be found in this condition.
Add this copy of Marilyn to cart. $174.39, fair condition, Sold by Ladylisabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chester, , UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Taschen GmbH.
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Used: Acceptable. Size: 30.5 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm; Hardback with D/J, book good condition, D/J mostly good but 2 inch tear to front with small scuffing. TEXT NOT IN ENGLISH. The making of Marilyn; Fashion photographer Andre de Dienes's life was changed forever one day in 1945 when he met a lovely young aspiring model named Norma Jean Dougherty. He instantly fell in love with her innocence and charm and the two were briefly engaged. They took many adventurous road trips together in those early years, de Dienes shooting 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's 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. From their trip to see Norma Jean's mother in a mental hospital to Marilyn's visit to his home a few days before her death, de Dienes recounts all of the emotional moments they shared. The combination of de Dienes's memoirs and an extensive selection of his Monroe photographs (which numbered in the thousands) makes for an unprecedented, personal exploration into the psychology, history, and iconography of the world's favorite movie star. About the Author Steve Crist is a book editor and photographer. His first project for Taschen was Marilyn by Andre de Dienes. He is currently in production on projects with Playboy, Polaroid, and photographer William Claxton. A California native, Steve is based at the Taschen America offices in Los Angeles. ISBN 3-8228-3225-1 3822832251.
