In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star. Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend’s house—where she was forbidden to watch movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day, a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was “Marilyn Monroe.” Though much-admired, she suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films grossed over $200 million but she was known to have said: “I don't want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.” This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Lavishly illustrated with photos of Marilyn, this special book celebrates the life and career of an American icon—-from the unique perspective of the icon herself.
When Crawford was dismayed, two long, dark lines at the ends of her mouth curled sharply downward—an emotional Geiger counter. Marilyn persisted and Crawford listened. She explained why she had left Famous Artists.
This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career.
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic stars of the 20th century. This book charts the life of this Hollywood legend from her early life through her illustrious career.
Pearson, who was fourteen years oldin 1956and spentmost of his school holidays atParkside House. He was thrilled when Marilyn waved to him on two occasions, butwas laterinvolved in a moredramatic incident that showed security atParkside ...
Evaluates the actress's numerous roles from sex symbol and innocent to crafty manipulator and dumb blonde, drawing on published sources to consider the plausibility of disputed facts while considering how her life reflected shifting ...
Brilliantly, entertainingly, and movingly, Marilyn Monroe: On the Couch shows just what lay beneath Marilyn's radiance.
C: Joe MacDonald, b/w. Rel: Aug. 1951. MM as Harriet; with Monty Woolley, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Constance Bennett, Albert Dekker. Love Nest P: Jules Buck for Fox. D: Joseph Newman. Sc: 1. A. L. Diamond, b/o a novel by Scott ...
Little known and long unavailable, this autobiography, written by actress and starlet Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), describes her early adolescence, her rise in the film industry from bit player to celebrity, and her marriage to Joe DiMaggio, ...
. . . The ghost of Marilyn Monroe cries out in these pages” (The New York Times). Netflix’s The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe will cement this work as the definitive biography of the unforgettable woman.