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Marilyn Monroe
Diva. Woman. Goddess.
Series: Women's Biographies
Brief Description
Timeless, iconic, and a universal sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most beloved divas of all time. The actress was able to exude an air of seduction and the 'girl-next-door' charm, all while conquering Hollywood with her pin-up figure and platinum blonde 'do. The...
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Marilyn Monroe: Diva. Woman. Goddess. An intimate, illustrated biography revealing the many faces of Hollywoodβs most iconic starβher beauty, talent, struggles, and enduring legacy.
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Timeless, iconic, and a universal sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most beloved divas of all time. The actress was able to exude an air of seduction and the 'girl-next-door' charm, all while conquering Hollywood with her pin-up figure and platinum blonde 'do. The celebrity famously won the heart of baseball champion Joe DiMaggio, as well as that of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. But beyond the persona, Norma Jeane was a rich and complex human beingβ the survivor of childhood trauma and an adult in need of constant affection.
This engaging, in-depth, and illustrated biography reveals the many faces of both the actress and the woman behind the legend. Dive in and be filled with awe!
Author: Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson writes about travel, art, and lifestyle for major Italian magazines. Johnson is also the author of several successful female biographies with White Star, including Portraits of Great Women (2018), which was translated into fourteen languages, and Coco Chanel: The Style Revolution (2020), a best-seller with seven international editions, among many others.
Selling Points:
- A new addition to the Women's Biographies series, written by Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson, a famous journalist included among Forbes Italy's 100 Wonder Women of the Year.
- 2026 will be the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth.
- Become fascinated by the woman who overcame a tumultuous childhood to win the hearts of Hollywood, heartthrobs, and fans spanning generations.
224 colour illustrations
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788854421554
Publisher: White Star
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 September 2025
Country: Italy
Imprint: White Star
Illustration: 224 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson writes about travel, art, and lifestyle for major Italian magazines. Johnson is also the author of several successful female biographies with White Star, including 'Portraits of Great Women' (2018), which was translated into fourteen languages, and, 'Coco Chanel: The Style Revolution' (2020), a best-seller with seven international editions, and many more.
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