The Best Marilyn Monroe Books to Read Before Seeing &#;Blonde&#;
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Since Marilyn Monroe‘s death, there has been no shortage of biographies, documentaries, docu-series, coffee table books, oral histories, podcasts and art created in her memory — all, in their different ways, serving as a way to better understand the inimitable icon whose life was famously shrouded in mystery.
In September, Ana de Armas will take a stab at revealing more about Monroe’s life in “Blonde,” based off of Joyce Carol Oates’ best-selling novel. The film, like the book, is a reimagined version of Monroe’s life which fuses fact and fiction to paint a portrait of what Marilyn Monroe represented during this era of Hollywood.
But behind the bombshell photos that made Monroe into the ultimate sex symbol are complex feelings, deep intelligence and a storied history that ultimately led to her untimely death at the age of
Below, check out some of the best books about Marilyn Monroe to read before watching “Blonde&rd
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography
Donald Spoto was born on June 28, in New Rochelle, New York. He received a B.A. from Iona College in and a M.A. and Ph.D. in theology (New Testament studies) from Fordham University in and , respectively. He taught theology, Christian mysticism, and biblical literature at the university level for twenty years. He has written more than 25 biographies of film and theatre celebrities including The Art of Alfred Hitchcock, The Kindness of Strangers: The Life of Tennessee Williams, Diana: The Last Year, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: A Life, Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn, High Society: The Life of Grace Kelly, Possessed: The Life of Joan Crawford, and The Redgraves: A Family Epic. He also wrote biographies on religious figures including The Hidden Jesus: A New Life, Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi, and Joan: The Mysterious Life of the Heretic Who Became a Saint.
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One of the most iconic names, one of the most intriguing and heartbreaking stories of a star, is unequivocally Marilyn Monroe. When one thinks of Monroe, they either think of her sex icon status, her untimely death, or the tortured soul she was behind the camera. Even though she passed away in , she continues to inspire and mystify fans from all around the world over 60 years later.
Did you know she was an amazing cook? Did you know the last book she read was To Kill a Mockingbird? That she lived in London and did a love scene with Clark Gable? All of that and so much more can be found in the catalogs of biographies dedicated to the star.
Whether you want to know about her tumultuous relationships or first-hand accounts from her half-sister, we found the best books to read. From the book that the Netflix film Blonde is based on to her unfinished autobiography, these books will give you a glimpse of Monroe that you may never know
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography
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A biography of the screen legend employs thirty-five thousand formerly sealed documents--letters, diaries, and other papers--to examine virtually every aspect of Monroe's life and death
About the Author: Donald Spoto is the author of Blue Angel: The Life of Marlene Dietrich, Rebel: The Life and Legend of James Dean, The Dark Side of Genius: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock, Diana: The Last Year, The Hidden Jesus: A New Life, and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: A Life.
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Title: Marilyn Monroe: The Biography
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