There have been many Marilyn Monroe photo books?but nothing like this. Curator and photographic
preservationist David Wills has amassed one of the world's largest independent archives of
original Marilyn Monroe photographs. Now in Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis he has gathered
spectacular museum-quality work from Marilyn's key photographers?Richard Avedon George Barris
Cecil Beaton Bernard of Hollywood Andre de Dienes Elliott Erwitt Milton Greene Philippe
Halsman Tom Kelley Douglas Kirkland Willy Rizzo Sam Shaw and many others?to create this
dazzling portfolio of images from every period of Marilyn Monroe's adult life from her wedding
day in 1942 till just weeks before her death two decades later. Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis
pays homage to her continually evolving style and extraordinary beauty. Among the highlights:
Previously unseen Kodachrome dye transfer and Carbro prints of Norma Jeane from her modeling
career. Classic portraits and pinups in luscious full color digitally restored from the
original transparencies. Never-before-seen photos from the sets of The Seven Year Itch Some
Like It Hot The Misfits and Something's Got to Give. Rare candids of Marilyn with Marlon
Brando Clark Gable Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall Ronald and Nancy Reagan Queen Elizabeth
II Joe DiMaggio Arthur Miller and others. Previously unpublished photos by Richard Avedon
George Barris Cecil Beaton David Conover Elliott Erwitt John Florea Tom Kelley Richard C.
Miller Frank Powolny Willy Rizzo Zinn Arthur and many others. Pairing more than two hundred
first-generation photos with reflections on Marilyn from her friends work associates and
admirers?and including her last interview in which she reflects on her life and fame?Marilyn
Monroe: Metamorphosis is an unforgettable showcase of the actress's transformation from an
unknown factory worker to one of the most recognized faces in history.
