- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (14 Oct 2010)
- Language Unknown
- ISBN-10: 0007395345
- ISBN-13: 978-0007395347
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 124,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Through a series of never-before-published letters and diaries, as well as some rare photographs, Fragments explores the life and mind of an icon, Marilyn Monroe. A unique look into the private thoughts and reflections of one of Hollywood's brightest and most tragic stars.
Marilyn Monroe lived the Hollywood dream. Born into a difficult family situation, subjected to foster care and claims of illegitimacy, Norma Jean Baker managed to rise from her humble upbringing to international stardom with classic comic performances in Some Like It Hot and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and many others.
But the beautiful and charismatic Monroe was haunted by illness and psychological distress. After her unexpected death by overdose, Monroe has become one of the most intriguing and most beloved of Hollywood's fallen stars.
Fragments offers a sensitive and personal insight into the mysterious and tragic Marilyn Monroe through never-before-seen letters and documents, revealing the woman behind the legend.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This well presented book gives an astonishing insight into the real woman behind the "legend", allowing Marilyn to make the transition from "wallposter icon" to real human being through her own writing, poems and jottings. It is a book aimed at those who are genuinely seeking a real insight into this intriguing, complex, intelligent, divinely beautiful and gifted individual who suffered so much for her art. Only recommended for serious Marilyn scholars and those who wish to glimpse the warm, vulnerable and uniquely talented individual behind the myth.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Managed to read this book in a couple of hours. The many notes and letters written by Marilyn show us a determined but insecure woman. I bought this book expecting to learn more about her a.k.a geting more gossip about her life - thankfully, it doesn't do this. Instead, it gives us a personal insight into her thoughts and interests. I would definitely reccommend it if you want to see the real Marilyn and not just the story of her life. Its a beautiful and simple read...very happy with my buy!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Her public persona was that of the blonde bombshell Hollywood star. She was married to the great Yankee baseball star Joe Dimaggio and famed play write Arthur Miller. She appeared to have lived a life most could only dream of, but behind the public persona was a tortured soul. This books brings to light fragments of Marilyn's diaries, letters and poems that have never been published along with some rare photographs that provide a unique look into Marilyn's private thoughts and psyche. I was skeptical that this book would be anything more than an attempt to capitalize on Marilyn's legend with a few scraps of her writings. I was wrong there is much of interest here, and perhaps some added layers of mystery to the ending of her life. This book should be interest to all fans of Marilyn Monroe.
I also have to recommend "Marilyn, August 1953: The Lost LOOK Photos (Calla Editions)" for an amazing collecting of never before published, candid photographs of Marilyn at the height of her career; and "Misfits Country" for a look behind the scenes of the making of her final Film.
I also have to recommend "Marilyn, August 1953: The Lost LOOK Photos (Calla Editions)" for an amazing collecting of never before published, candid photographs of Marilyn at the height of her career; and "Misfits Country" for a look behind the scenes of the making of her final Film.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A MUST for any Marilyn Fan!
This is one of those books that every Marilyn fan must have on their bookshelf. Comprised of various notes, poems and thoughts from Marilyn herself (with the actual pieces printed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Natasha Kikas
Fascinating yet...fragmented
The title of this book is accurate. I was hoping it would be a little more telling. However in fairness I guess that you cant magic up what isnt there. Read more
Published 5 months ago by missycjx
Opening up a whole new side to Marilyn
As an avid fan of Marilyn's, I have collected many books about her but I have to say this is my favourite. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bekki
Excellent!
A very detailed book, with very helpful notes and very easy to read. Marilyn' s handwriting was not easy to read, so next to the original notes, letters, etc, one can find the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Anna K.
A 'must have' for MM fans
A fascinating book showing all sorts of notes and scribbles from MM.
A valuable addition to your memorabilia.
A valuable addition to your memorabilia.
Published 13 months ago by DenieseR
Insightful
Almost like ur sitting with her in her private moments -but in a non intrusive way- you almost wish you could tell her it's alright after reading some of the notes where she pours... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nish
odd book
I am a sucker for books on M.M. this one i found quite odd,interesting though gleened some new information otherwise a new addition to my collection.
Published 14 months ago by A. Graham
Marilyn
A good book for any Marilyn lover an insight to her inner most feelings in her own handwriting! with some lovely photos sad and moving. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marilyn
Marilyn Monroe - Fragments
I bought this book for my husband who collects books on MM - he was very disappointed - while the content of the book was of interest it was greatly overproduced, presumably for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ann W.
DISAPPOINTING
Do noy buy - has nothing of real interest about Marilyn - just odd snippets of her writing and thoughts
Published 17 months ago by libby
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