Anthony summers books list of books by author anthony summers. Marilyn monroe new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. And what a chronicle of popped buttons and burst zippers it is. Marilyn monroe 19261962 remains one of americas most compelling and tragic figures. Paperback book from pocket books, 1st printing 380. I only read this book because it was on the bestseller list and i was working in a bookstore and would read one bestseller each week. Offers information on the last 6 years of her life, including her marriage to arthur miller, the making of some like it hot, a notorious affair with yves montand,her addiction to sleeping pills and alcohol, and her early expieriences as a struggling actress. Buy marilyn monroe confidential 1st by lena pepitone, william stadiem isbn. Lena pepitone has admitted that this book was fabricated. Marilyn monroe confidential by william pepitone, lena stadiem. This is guide marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone that will make your day. Buy marilyn monroe confidential new edition by pepitone, lena, stadiem, william isbn. William stadiem and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
She collaborated on the 1979 book marilyn monroe confidential, which detailed how a selfabsorbed monroe loved to wear her mink coats. Marilyn monroes secrets divulged in lena pepitones. Weatherbys conversations with marilyn, and a lifelong fascination was born the dumb blonde image was a fantasy. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone, william stadiem. What is the best marilyn monroe biography book to read. In august 1962, marilyn monroe s lifeless body was found on her bed, leaving all to wonder what really happened to the beautiful young starlet.
Oct 12, 2010 when marilyn monroe died, she left her personal possessions to her acting teacher, lee strasberg. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is guide marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone that will make your day reading ends up being completed. Books that standout in a lifetime of reading book talk. However, taken as a whole, the book is warm and sympathetic and it is evident lena pepitone thinks of mm as a good person. Marilyn monroe was the defining actress of her age. Robert slatzer, lena pepitone and ted jordan have all eulogised monroe in print.
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She worked for marilyn, at her new york apartment, east 57th street, from october 1957 until her death. In august 1962, marilyn monroes lifeless body was found on her bed, leaving all to wonder what really happened to the beautiful young starlet. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable. The following format the words in italic are direct quotes from lena pepitones book which is entitled marilyn monroe confidential an intimate personal account, ny.
First paperback edition 1980 pocket books tight vintage copy with some tanning to pages. Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe the novelist picks through the mountain of books about the tragic star to find the ones where she emerges as a person, not a sex idol. We go all the way back to when marilyn as just a little girl. She collaborated on the 1979 book marilyn monroe confidential, which detailed how a selfabsorbed monroe loved to wear her mink coats without underwear. William stadiem and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Anthony summers books list of books by author anthony. Many are holding a good thought for her, while others are just plain fiction. Barham and marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone and william stadiem. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone i never cared about monroe, one way or the other. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone and william stadiem. Brief summary of content available on request by email.
An intimate personal account lena pepitone, william. Marilyn monroe confidentialincludes her foldout calendar. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone, william. When first released, marilyn monroe confidential was widely and, imo, unfairly criticized for passing mentions of mms habits. May 30, 2015 another old book entitled marilyn monroe confidential gave a very revealing portrait of how life was for marilyn at home. Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lena pepitone books online. See more ideas about marilyn monroe books, marilyn monroe and good thoughts. Included in the lot are two paperback books, marilyn, the last take by peter harry brown and patte b. Marilyn monroe confidential 9780671477950 by lena pepitone. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone this book was written by a former maid, who years later confessed it was all made up.
Offers information on the last 6 years of her life, including her marriage to arthur miller, the makin. A timeline of people, places, and events by carl rollyson. Over the next decade, she starred in numerous films, including gentlemen prefer blondes, some like it hot, how to marry a millionaire, and the seven year itch. An intimate personal account by lena pepitone, william stadiem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 16, 2011 michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe the novelist picks through the mountain of books about the tragic star to find the ones where she emerges as a person, not a sex idol. A true and interesting life of marilyn and her childhood. See more ideas about marilyn monroe books, marilyn monroe and books. Buy marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone, william stadiem online at alibris. I read marilyn monroe confidential back when it first came out and i can still recall the excitement of buying the book.
This was published in several versions, each with a different color fc and a different color photo on the bc. A comprehensive guide to the memorabilia of an american legend by clark kidder. Lena pepitones personal account as marilyns seamstress and maid. After strasbergs death, the collection passed to his widow, anna, who some years later. Lena pepitone s personal account as marilyn s seamstress and maid. When marilyn monroe died, she left her personal possessions to her acting teacher, lee strasberg. Marilyn monroe confidential paperback february 15, 1980 by lena pepitone author, william stadiem author small book mass paperback tight binding bright clean slight edge wear not ex library not a remainder bend at back cover, spine has a crease, cover has some discoloring, blackwhite photos, color nude center fold of marilyn between pages 6465 date published. You can buy these marilyn books and many other marilyn items at. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are. Marilyn monroe confidential lena and william stadiem pepitone.
Confidential 1979 lena pepitone, monroes cook, claimed to. An intimate personal account 9780671242893 by lena pepitone. There are interesting revelations here like marilyn claiming to have had a child once as a teenager, and the kennedy affair was not made the big deal it is in other books. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone 19790611. A case for murder provides a fascinating examination of one of the most puzzling deaths of all time. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return. The book received a lot of criticism because of the private and shocking information revealed in it by marilyns socalled friend, lena pepitone, her maid and seamstress from 19571962. This biography is a work of stunning scope and depth, both accurate and absorbing. Lena pepitones personal account as marilyns seamstres. Based on over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts best. When the time of the balls expired, the girls went back to vassar smith, a prestigious school for wellbred girls.
Well, i have read many books on marilyn check out bbc vid on youtube. Marilyn monroe a photographic celebration book registration. One can wish that marilyn monroe would have followed the same course but then, once the summer of 1962 rolled around, lena pepitone would have followed in the steps of johnjohns nanny and the chief usher anyway. Marilyn monroe new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Jun 07, 2011 during the whole day, lena pepitone made them their dress for the presentation ball. Marilyn monroe was selfeducated, and owned a library of some 400 books. All i could say is that i have read a few books about marilyn,but if you are a fan this is a must to buy, lena pepitone makes you go back in time to the years she was with marilyn living in new york and through her last years although she talks alot of when marilyn was a starlet and her early days in hollywood, marilyn was a very lonely person it is a very sad book, when i got to the last page. Marilyn monroe confidential 1st edition by lena pepitone, william stadiem, kelli m.
Her films, as well as her public persona, established her as both a gifted artist and a potent cultural icon. The marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone from the very best writer and publisher is now available below. As a child in the 1970s, i was dimly aware of marilyn monroe. Marilyn monroe confidential is, at the very least, professionally written. Jun 01, 2011 the many conspiracy theories surrounding monroes passing were explored in anthony summers goddess. Lena pepitone, marilyn s maid for 6 years in new york city, has written an interesting account of marilyn s life entitled marilyn monroe confidential not so confidential anymore. When i was thirteen, my father gave me a copy of w. Goddess by anthony summers this book is notorious for fueling the kennedy rumors, and also for including an autopsy photo of. This account is told by her new york maid lena pepitone and she portrays a very insecure and lonely portrait of marilyn but she also portrays the very generous one too. During the whole day, lena pepitone made them their dress for the presentation ball. Goddess by anthony summers this book is notorious for fueling the kennedy rumors, and also for including an autopsy photo of marilyn. From goddess to the last take marilyn, from marilyn monroe the biography to marilyn scandal, we can help you find the marilyn monroe books you are looking for. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroes diaries, letters, and other personal and revealing documents.
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