There have been many Marilyn photo books - but nothing like this. Australian-born curator and preservationist David Wills has accrued one of the world's largest independent archives of original Marilyn Monroe photographs. Now, in "Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis", he has gathered spectacular work of the key Marilyn photographers - and dozens of unknowns - to create the most dazzling portfolio of images from every period in Marilyn Monroe's life, from her earliest sittings in 1942 till just weeks before her death two decades later. With more than two hundred first-generation photos - including countless luminous, unseen color photos from the very start of her career - "Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis" chronicles her meteoric rise from a humble catalog model to one of the most recognized faces in history. No other book even comes close.
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David Wills is the editor and author of Bernard of Hollywood's Ultimate Pin-Up Book (Taschen), Veruschka (Assouline), and Ara Gallant (Damiani). His exhibitions have received major profiles in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, American Photo, and Vogue. He lives in Los Angeles.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As every avid Marilyn fan will know, new photo books can often be slightly disappointing, as they are generally rehashes of what's gone before, and will inevitably contain photos which have already been seen many times. - Well, this book does contain lots of photos that are already well known, but it also has quite a good number of not so well known ones, and some that I personally hadn't seen previously.
Sized at approximately 300mm x 240mm x 34mm, and weighing in at something like 2.1kg, this is a substantial volume.
Where the book immediately scores very highly, is the sheer quality. It is a superbly made book. The pages are of heavyweight paper, the front and back covers are very substantial thick hard fabric faced board, and the binding is excellent.
Where the book scores highest though, is in the print quality of the photographs. Many of these photos will be familiar, but in this volume, they are printed to their absolute best. Yes, the book may be somewhat light on text - but it is clearly not meant to be a story book - It is a photo book, and it is one of the very best Marilyn photo books to come along in a very long time.
In my opinion, a book that should be in the collection of every Marilyn fan.
Sized at approximately 300mm x 240mm x 34mm, and weighing in at something like 2.1kg, this is a substantial volume.
Where the book immediately scores very highly, is the sheer quality. It is a superbly made book. The pages are of heavyweight paper, the front and back covers are very substantial thick hard fabric faced board, and the binding is excellent.
Where the book scores highest though, is in the print quality of the photographs. Many of these photos will be familiar, but in this volume, they are printed to their absolute best. Yes, the book may be somewhat light on text - but it is clearly not meant to be a story book - It is a photo book, and it is one of the very best Marilyn photo books to come along in a very long time.
In my opinion, a book that should be in the collection of every Marilyn fan.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Julie
Format:Hardcover
'Metamorphosis' is a very beautiful - and big! - coffee-table type of book about Marilyn Monroe. The photographs are chronologically divided into sections so we get to follow her "transformation" from Norma Jeane to Marilyn Monroe. It is packed with full page pictures aswell as some quotes about her, made by various people who were connected to her in one way or another.
I don't think hardcore fans of Monroe will find much new info in this book, but the pictures are very enjoyable anyways. If you expect rare photos and new information, you'll probably have to look elsewhere, but if you just want to admire the beautiful pictures and read what some of the people around her had to say, then this is perfect!
I don't think hardcore fans of Monroe will find much new info in this book, but the pictures are very enjoyable anyways. If you expect rare photos and new information, you'll probably have to look elsewhere, but if you just want to admire the beautiful pictures and read what some of the people around her had to say, then this is perfect!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By denno
Format:Hardcover
Firstly this a beautifully presented book of the highest quality. The book is packed with photographs, some unseen before, some iconic and some just beautiful. There is little text, but it does state this is a photographic journey through Monroes life.
The pictures are presented chronolocically, and shows the 'metamorphosis' from a pretty teenager to a world known star. It presents all the key moments personal and professional, it does skim some areas such as 'Lets Make Love' giving only two images and none of the Bert Stern sittings!
Most of the pictures have been seen many times before. I would like to have seen more alternative shots of the famous ones we all know.
There are similar books, most of which i have and tell the same story. Where other books have failed is with the quality of the photo reproductions, this book does not fail here.
A very good book but not very fresh.
The pictures are presented chronolocically, and shows the 'metamorphosis' from a pretty teenager to a world known star. It presents all the key moments personal and professional, it does skim some areas such as 'Lets Make Love' giving only two images and none of the Bert Stern sittings!
Most of the pictures have been seen many times before. I would like to have seen more alternative shots of the famous ones we all know.
There are similar books, most of which i have and tell the same story. Where other books have failed is with the quality of the photo reproductions, this book does not fail here.
A very good book but not very fresh.
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Wonderful coffee table book
The title of this book is fitting. The huge book is a timeline of Miss Manroe it shows how she started as a simple plain woman and transformed through the years into a icon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alana
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A great book, one of the best Marilyn books I have purchased. The photos are stunning and I am thirlled.
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The Product did not take long to arrive which was very good. However it arrived and the edges of the book and the spine were damaged, I was very disappointed in this. Read more
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Purchased as a gift for a relative studying performing arts. Beautiful quality and excellent photos, as well as being very informative. She loved it!
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VISUAL EYE CANDY!
I am a serious Marilyn Monroe fanatic and have a number of books about her, and this is by far my new favourite! Read more
Published 6 months ago by clomo89
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The photoes in this book are just incredible! No disturbing text, and they must have done something to improove the quality og the photoes because they are so sharp and cleare it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by linda
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Superb quality pictures!
Just recieved this book today and I have to say the quality of the pictures are amazing. I would recommend this book to any fan of Marilyn Monroe. Read more
Published 9 months ago by FC
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Stunning!!
One of the best Marilyn books I've bought, beautifully presented, page after glossy page of stunning photos, many not seen before, portraits, screenshots and stills from most of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Carrie Sue' Bradshaw
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An extensive series of photographs but many are not so good
The book title accurately describes the reason for this book's existence. It shows the gradual progression in pictures of the teen-aged, brunette and unknown Norma Jean Baker into... Read more
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Amazing book....
I bought this book for a friends birthday and was very impressed with the whole thing. Stunning pictures, interesting use of fonts and coloured text. Read more
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