{"product_id":"marilyn-monroe-a-portrait","title":"MARILYN MONROE A Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeyond the \"blonde bombshell\" — the many faces of Marilyn Monroe are immortalized through the many examples of 20th century art and photography dedicated to the timeless legend. Far more than a Hollywood star, Marilyn Monroe was a complex figure: ambitious, witty, charismatic, and deeply involved in the crafting of her public persona. \u003cem\u003eMarilyn Monroe: A Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e includes contributions from the actor, director and writer \u003cstrong\u003eLena Dunham\u003c\/strong\u003e, playwright and cultural commentator \u003cstrong\u003eBonnie Greer\u003c\/strong\u003e and feminist art historian \u003cstrong\u003eGriselda Pollock\u003c\/strong\u003e, who offer fresh and personal perspectives on Monroe's cultural significance and enduring legacy.\n\nOne of the most famous and most photographed women of the 20th century — and one whose image was directly linked to her fame — Marilyn Monroe continues to fascinate generations. From her collaborations with photographers such as Eve Arnold and Cecil Beaton to bold reinterpretations of her by Pop artists including Pauline Boty and Andy Warhol and later explorations by Cindy Sherman and Marlene Dumas, Monroe's image has been continually reimagined, speaking to her lasting impact on visual culture and our understanding of beauty, fame and power.\n\nBorn Norma Jeane Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) first captured Hollywood's attention in 1950 through small parts in \u003cem\u003eAll About Eve\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Asphalt Jungle\u003c\/em\u003e. By 1953 she had become a bona fide movie star, with lead roles in \u003cem\u003eNiagara\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGentlemen Prefer Blondes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Year Itch\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHow to Marry a Millionaire\u003c\/em\u003e. She won a Golden Globe for \u003cem\u003eBest Actress\u003c\/em\u003e for Billy Wilder's comedy classic, \u003cem\u003eSome Like It Hot\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\nThis tribute to Marilyn is published to accompany an exhibition at London's \u003cem\u003eNational Portrait Gallery\u003c\/em\u003e, being held from June 4 through September 6, 2026. Authorized by and in association with The Estate of Marilyn Monroe, LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59643933720862,"sku":"MARMPOH","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/marmpoh-marilyn-portrait.jpg?v=1784524369","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}