Marilyn Monroe. By Eve Arnold
The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe in Pictures

A tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s multifaceted personality through the lens of Eve Arnold.

With over 100 photos, both color and black-and-white, including newly discovered and restored images, this book captures the essence of Monroe as never before. It also includes a new introduction by Michael Arnold, Eve Arnold’s grandson and one of the curators of the Arnold Archive, along with a foreword by Anjelica Huston.

In the early 1950s, Marilyn Monroe met renowned photographer Eve Arnold at a party. Impressed by Arnold’s work with Marlene Dietrich, Monroe remarked, "If you can do that with Marlene, just imagine what you could do with me?" This marked the beginning of a unique collaboration that allowed Arnold to capture the many dimensions of Monroe’s personality, resulting in the 1987 book Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation. Marilyn Monroe: By Eve Arnold is a revised and redesigned version of that original publication.

This extensive photographic exploration of Monroe’s life showcases newly discovered and restored images, both in color and black-and-white. Eve Arnold’s insightful biography of Monroe, told in her own words, offers rare behind-the-scenes stories and a deeper look into her unique relationship with Monroe. The book serves as both a visual tribute and a historical document that reflects how two women succeeded in a male-dominated world.

About the Author:
Eve Arnold was an American photojournalist renowned for capturing diverse subjects, from celebrities to the everyday lives of ordinary people. Her work revealed hidden worlds, including the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, Arab women in harems and hammams, and the struggles of the underprivileged. Beginning her career in 1946 with Kodak in New Jersey, Arnold became the first woman to join Magnum Photos. Her photos of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits (1961) are among her most iconic works, showcasing her curiosity and profound understanding of her subjects.

Marilyn Monroe: By Eve Arnold is an essential book for any lover of fashion, photography, and Hollywood’s timeless icons, offering a deep dive into the lasting allure of Marilyn Monroe.

Format: 22.0 x 27.0 cm

Number of pages: 224

Number of photos: approx. 70 color and 86 black-and-white photos

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

EAN: 9781788842761