Marilyn Monroe - by Eve Arnold (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this revised and redesigned edition of Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation, renowned photographer Eve Arnold takes us on a photographic journey of Marilyn Monroe's life.

"There are some wonderfully intimate, tender and witty photographs in this big sumptuous volume, as well as ones that capture, as only the still camera can, the insecurity and pain behind the ever-smiling facade." -- John Banville, The Guardian

"...an unprecedented reissue, enriched by Michael Arnold, the photographer's grandson." -- Harper's Bazaar France

""Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold", one of the best (if not the best) photographic documents ever released about the ultimate sex symbol of the 20th century." -- Greek Newspaper TO BHMA

When they met at a party in the early 1950s, Marilyn Monroe remarked to Eve Arnold that she'd seen the photographer's images of Marlene Dietrich. 'If you could do that well with Marlene, ' Monroe said, 'can you imagine what you could do with me?' A star in her day and one that continues to captivate the world, Monroe's multifaceted persona is brilliantly captured through Arnold's lens in this revised and redesigned edition of the 1987 publication, Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation.

Including newly discovered and restored photographs in color and in black and white, alongside insightful commentary, Eve Arnold takes us on a photographic journey of Monroe's life. A detailed biography in Arnold's own words allows a rare glimpse into the stories behind the photographs and her unique relationship with Monroe. As these two female artists come together in the creation of this stunning photographic collection, an important historical testimonial has been actualized, showing women striving in a male-oriented world and succeeding in reaching the top of their game.

Review Quotes

"Photojournalist Eve Arnold's pictures of Marilyn Monroe are some of the most intimate and candid ever taken of the Hollywood legend, springing not just from the pair's long collaboration, but from a friendship that began in the early 1950s."--AOL

"There are some wonderfully intimate, tender and witty photographs in this big sumptuous volume, as well as ones that capture, as only the still camera can, the insecurity and pain behind the ever-smiling facade."--The Guardian

"As these two female artists come together in the creation of this photographic collection, an important historical testimonial has been actualized, showing women striving in a male-oriented world and succeeding in reaching the top of their game."--The Eye Photography

"That Eve Arnold took many of the most memorable pictures of one of the most photographed stars is telling, both for her talent and for how deep the collaboration with Marilyn Monroe really was."--HOOM

"'Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold' (out Sep. 30) collects the photographer's intimate and candid images of the Hollywood icon"--Tom & Lorenzo

"'Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold' features intimate photos of the late movie star,"--Fox News

"""'Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold', published by ACC Art Books, is a personal portrayal of an icon."" ""Intimate and unexpected, the photographs here are the result of the close relationship American photojournalist Eve Arnold developed with the star, formed after a meeting at a party."""--Wallpaper

""""Marilyn Monroe Style" Captures the Iconic Star's Influence on Fashion."" ""In collaboration with the official Estate of Marilyn Monroe, the beautifully designed book featuring a rose gold color palette showcases gorgeous photos of Monroe in her prime wearing some of her most iconic wardrobe in addition to her simplistic fashion sense off screen."" ""Newman does an amazing job at giving such descriptive backstories to each film and Monroe's working relationships with her stylists, makeup artists, and designers."""--The Hollywood Times

"""A famous photojournalist of the second half of the 20th century, Eve Arnold faithfully represented Marilyn Monroe, from every angle."" ""... a legacy that perpetuates her authentic view of Marilyn Monroe."" ""...an unprecedented reissue, enriched by Michael Arnold, the photographer's grandson."""--Harper's Bazaar France

"""A star in her day and one that continues to captivate the world, Monroe's multifaceted persona was brilliantly captured through Arnold's lens in the 1987 publication, Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation. Now a revised and redesigned edition of the book, including newly discovered and restored photographs in colour and in black and white, revisits Monroe's life alongside insightful commentary by Eve Arnold."" ""A detailed biography in Arnold's own words allows a rare glimpse into the stories behind the photographs and her unique relationship with Monroe."" ""...a stunning photographic collection."""--Arts & Collections Magazine

"""Intimate photos of Marilyn Monroe taken by woman who helped 'create' Hollywood icon's famous persona."" ""Eve got to see a side of Marilyn that very few got to see."""--The Daily Mail

""Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold", one of the best (if not the best) photographic documents ever released about the ultimate sex symbol of the 20th century."--Greek Newspaper

"A new book looks at previously unseen images of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits, the cult film that cemented the actress's legend and became her final movie."--Vanity Fair Spain

"A new book, Marilyn Monroe: By Eve Arnold, shares more than 100 of Eve's newly discovered and restored shots of the legendary actress. Published by ACC Art Books, it allows readers to discover a more intimate side of Marilyn."--Closer Weekly

"A reprint of 'Marilyn Monroe By Eve Arnold' with a new introduction from Arnold's grandson revisits the pair's extraordinary collaboration."--Huck Magazine

"An icon in the eye of the storm, caught off-guard in 1955 by her favourite photographer Eve Arnold."--Daily Mail

"At a party early in the morning In the 1950s, two people met very different women: the Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and US photographer Eve Arnold, the first woman who was accepted into the legendary Magnum photo agency. Monroe knew the photos that Arnold took of Marlene Dietrich had been made, and asked: «Imagine what you can do with me?" The view through Arnold's lens there is a clear view of the extraordinary and most underestimated personality of Monroe. The actress became too of her time as a sex goddess adored, but her complexity was hardly realized. From then on Eve took countless pictures. Arnold made a selection and published the illustrated book in 1987 "Marilyn Monroe: A Tribute." Arnold's heirs have now over 100 original images newly curated and with unpublished ones.""--Bild Germany

"Eve Arnold recounts her time with the star."--Australian Womens Weekly

"Marilyn Monroe's 'More Natural and Candid' Side Revealed in Unearthed Photos: See the Pictures"--Yahoo Entertainment

"Photographer Eve Arnold spent ten years photographing icon of the silver screen Marilyn Monroe and through the lens discovered a woman with a remarkable talent as a model... and a friend..."--The Australian

"The sublime photos presented in the book Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold reveal a new facet of the Hollywood icon, thanks to the precise and benevolent gaze of the photojournalist."--Vanity Fair France

Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold was featued on Airmail's 'Coffee-Table Books of 2024'.--Airmail

About the Author

American photojournalist Eve Arnold has traveled all over the globe photographing a wide range of subjects, from the rich and famous to people from everyday life. She strove to reach areas that were underrepresented, such as the civil rights and Black power movements, Arabian women in harems and hammams, the subject of birth, the poor, the old and the underdogs. Her interest in photography began in 1946, while working for Kodak's photo-finishing plant in New Jersey. Not long after, she became the first woman to join Magnum Photos agency, during which time she made her name shooting fashion. Her images of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of The Misfits (1961) are among her most memorable and encapsulate the 'curiosity' that she claims as her driving force throughout her career.