{"product_id":"marilyn-monroe-100-the-official-centenary-book-9781788843522","title":"Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, Marilyn Monroe 100 is the only official photography-based publication to commemorate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth.\u003c\/p\u003eMarilyn Monroe 100 is the only official publication celebrating and commemorating the centenary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. Published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this stunning book brings together specially curated sections of work by the best photographers who collaborated with Monroe during her lifetime, including some of the greatest names in the art of photography.   André de Dienes, Joseph Jasgur and Bernard of Hollywood unveil early images of a young Norma Jeane; John Florea and Philippe Halsman showcase stunning publicity shots of an aspiring actress; Eve Arnold, Elliott Erwitt, Bruce Davidson and Henri Cartier-Bresson capture Marilyn on the sets of some of her most famous films; Cecil Beaton and Richard Avedon portray the actress's alluring beauty; and the candid photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Sam Shaw, George Barris and Milton Greene reveal another side to the Hollywood icon. The book ends with Bert Stern's 'Last Sitting' along with recently rediscovered images of a radiant and smiling Monroe taken from a photo shoot for Life magazine by Allan Grant, originally published two days before the star's death.    Alongside this sumptuous exhibit of Marilyn's life, a selection of fascinating quotes by Monroe herself, as well as texts by scholars and admirers, chronicles the life of a woman with a unique persona who was a trailblazer ahead of her time. Looking back over the past 100 years, it becomes apparent just how avant-garde Marilyn Monroe truly was.   This exceptional book is a fitting celebration of the life of this most extraordinary woman.   SELLING POINTS: .  The only official photography-based publication to commemorate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe's birth .  Specially curated photographs by 17 of the best photographers to have worked with Marilyn Monroe .  Fascinating quotes and texts reveal just how much of a trailblazer Monroe was .  Celebrating the life of this most extraordinary woman, from her fresh beginnings in 1945 through to her untimely demise in 1962   116 colour, 158 b\/w illustrations\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781788843522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Woodbridge, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 33(H)x27(L)x3.2(W)3020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 3020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eContributing writers: Award-winning CFDA designer Christian Siriano has established himself as a tour de force in the fashion world since launching his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Siriano's designs have been worn by today's biggest names, including Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Zendaya, and Ariana Grande, to name but a few. Having celebrated over 15 years of the brand, the Siriano design studio continues to celebrate beauty and diversity in this ever-changing fashion industry. As a result, Christian's work has been featured in a multitude of prestigious museum exhibits including at SCAD in Savannah and Atlanta, The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Kensington Palace, the V\u0026amp;A, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The MET Costume Institute. In 2008, Christian was named among Time's 100 Most Influential People for his leading contributions to body diversity on the runway and red carpet. Rachel Syme is a New York-based writer, reporter and cultural critic and has written for The New Yorker since 2012. Her cultural criticism and reported features focus primarily on the intersections of women's lives, artistic production, history, and fame, and have appeared in the Times Magazine, Vogue, Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. David Wills is an author, publisher, and photographic preservationist. His books as author include Veruschka (Assouline); Ara Gallant (Damiani); Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis (HarperCollins); Audrey: The 60s (HarperCollins); Hollywood in Kodachrome (HarperCollins); Seventies Glamour (HarperCollins); Switched On: Women Who Revolutionized Style in the '60s (Weldon Owen); Vegas Gold (HarperCollins); Nat King Cole: Stardust (Nailor Wills); Shag: Palm Springs (Nailor Wills); Julius Shulman Color (Nailor Wills); and Nancy Sinatra: One for Your Dreams (Nailor Wills). His work has received major profiles in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, American Photo, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Air Mail, and Time. He has also written articles on photography and popular culture for publications including The Huffington Post, V Magazine, and Palm Springs Life. Louie Conway is a writer and editor whose journalism and criticism has been featured in Vanity Fair Online and The British Journal of Photography. His fiction has appeared in The London Magazine and The Brick Lane Short Story Prize Anthology 2024, in which he won second prize. In 2025 he was shortlisted for the Bridport Short Story Prize. He works in the editorial department at Iconic Images and has written the text for books including The Beatles by Terry O'Neill and The Rolling Stones: ICONS. He has a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin, and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003ePeople's Magazine revealed the cover to the upcoming title Marilyn Monroe 100 on their Instagram page. - Instagram\u003cbr\u003eThe Marilyn Monroe estate revealed the cover to the upcoming title Marilyn Monroe 100 on their Instagram page. - Instagram\u003cbr\u003e\"This one of a kind book is a must have for anyone who is a dedicated fan of Marilyn Monroe, you will want to have this beautiful book in your collection!\" - The Age of Vintage\u003cbr\u003eDrawn to Marilyn shared The Age of Vintage’s Instagram post announcing the MM 100 book with its 381 followers. - Drawn to Marilyn\u003cbr\u003e\"Given the fact that Monroe’s personal library housed more than 400 titles, including novels by heavy hitters like Dostoevsky and Whitman, she would likely be happy to know that the 300-something-page release supports its glamorous visuals lensed by the 20th century’s top talents with famous quotes from the woman herself; an inside look into the photographers’ processes; plus a foreword by Christian Siriano and an introduction by The New Yorker’s staff writer Rachel Syme.\"\"  \"\"Penned in partnership with the Marilyn Monroe estate, this 348-pager brings readers into Monroe’s world through 275 oversized photographs capturing her entire career: from the pin-up years to some of the last shoots she did before her untimely death at the age of 36.\"\"  \"\"As the embodiment of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Monroe continues to captivate the world, and her aura manages to shine through these pages — disarming you with that megawatt smile.\"\"\" - WWD\u003cbr\u003e\"“In honor of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday that is coming up this year. I was sent. You are not ready for this. Isn't that beautiful? This huge book. I have been waiting to open this with you guys. So, I'm going to do a separate video looking through this. But wow, this is so beautiful.”   “I love heavy duty coffee table books and this will definitely be going in my collection. On the back it says Marilyn Monroe 100.  It says, ‘If I am a star, the people made me a star'... I'm so excited to open this. So I'm going to do a separate video... It's beautiful.\"\" “The detail and the quality of these photos are really just amazing.” \" - Jen Mae\u003cbr\u003eDecorator's Insider newsletter featured Marilyn Monroe 100. - Decorators Insider\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"One of the most notable releases is Marilyn Monroe 100, the only official photography-based publication to commemorate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Created, once again, in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, the stunning 348-page coffee table book is the ultimate collector’s item, available for pre-order now with an official release date of May 5, 2026.\"\"  \"\"The oversized hardcover book features gilded edges and gold printing, with 275 photographs by the giants of 20th century photography. \"\"\" - The Hollywood Reporter\u003cbr\u003eInfluencer @historyundressed shared Marilyn Monroe 100 to her 252K Instagram followers. - Instagram\u003cbr\u003eThe New Yorker featured Rachel Syme's introduction to Marilyn Monroe 100. - New Yorker\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"Each chapter captures a different moment in Marilyn’s life, culminating with the Last Sitting and the rediscovered Life magazine images by Allan Grant. Interwoven throughout are Marilyn’s own words, alongside reflections from contemporary writers, revealing a woman who was far more than the image created around her.\"\"  “This is not a simple look back. It is an encounter with Marilyn as she was, and as she chose to be seen. Available now wherever fine books are sold.”   “Published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, it brings together the photographers who defined how the world saw her, from early images of Norma Jeane to the final photographs taken just weeks before her death.\"\"  \"\"Marilyn Monroe 100 is the only official publication marking the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. I was lucky enough to get an advance copy.\"\"\" - Marilyn Monroe Collection\u003cbr\u003eThe New Yorker posted their piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 to their Instagram grid. - Instagram\u003cbr\u003e\"...a celebration of Marilyn Monroe on the 100th anniversary of her birth. It is, let me say, a beautiful tome from ACC Art Books…\" - Brands Untapped\u003cbr\u003e\"Monroe 100 is therefore much more than a luxurious coffee table book. It is a monument made of paper, an ode to fame, almost a love letter to cinema and a tangible reminder of a woman who has never really disappeared. \" - NL Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\"...this is being celebrated with the MM100 Festival, which dedicates the city to this iconic woman from May 30 to June 7. \" - NL Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"Marilyn Monroe 100 – the only official book that celebrates the Hollywood and cultural icon in photos.\"\"  \"\"The oversized, hardback book is published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate and delivers a specially curated selection of photographs.\"\"  \"\"In association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the icon’s birth through the lens of some of the 20th century’s greatest photographers.\"\"  \"\"The incredible photographs are also accompanied by quotes from Marilyn herself, along with informative copy providing further insight into her life.\"\"\" - Digital Camera World\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"These Rarely-Seen Photos of Marilyn Monroe Capture Her Remarkable Relationship With the Camera.\"\"  \"\"To commemorate her birth, ACC Art Books has released Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book, a publication with the Marilyn Monroe Estate. Throughout its enveloping pages (including an introduction by the New Yorker’s Rachel Syme), 275 images articulate the numerous facets of Monroe, from the Norma Jean years to her very last photo shoot on the beach in Santa Monica.\"\"  \"\"The early pages of Marilyn Monroe 100 explore the star’s publicity photography and her relationship to the press, laying the groundwork for the book’s core: a detailed account of Monroe’s work with the key photographers she collaborated with.\"\"\" - Vogue.com\u003cbr\u003eYou Magazine featured Marilyn Monroe 100 as their print cover story and online piece. - You Magazine\u003cbr\u003eBritish Vogue picked up the Vogue US piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 . - Vofue.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\"Not even printing can flatten Monroe’s fizzy charisma, and that’s once again brought home in a new compilation, Marilyn Monroe 100 (ACC Art Books), which boasts the work of historically significant photographers from Alfred Eisenstaedt and Henri Cartier-Bresson to Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon and Bert Stern.\" - Zoomer Canada\u003cbr\u003e\"Arnold's photos of the late icon show a vulnerable and more relaxed side of the star. The two also formed a different kind of camaraderie as women working toward the top of their respective industries.\"\"  \"\"Some of the most striking photos in Arnold's collection featured in the book are of Monroe on the set of The Misfits, which would be her final film. One shot shows the actress carefully studying her lines as a boom mic is perched over her.\"\"\" - People.com\u003cbr\u003e\"Among new books about the star is Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book, approved by Marilyn Monroe’s estate and published by ACC Art Books. The oversize 348-page volume contains “the most complete collection of photos from the seventeen photographers who documented her life and career from 1945 to 1962,” according to the ACC Art Books’ website. The photos are paired with quotes from the star.\" - Forbes\u003cbr\u003e\"Published to mark the centenary of her birth in June 2026, Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book is the only Marilyn Monroe book released with the approval of her estate. Beneath the digitally remastered cover, the glossy pages contain the most complete collection of photos from 17 photographers who documented her world from 1945 to 1962, including Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Eve Arnold and Henri Cartier-Bresson, interspersed with quotes from Marilyn herself.\" - The Glossary\u003cbr\u003eThe LA Times featured a photo of Marilyn Monroe 100 - The LA Times\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"Many other iconic images of Marilyn Monroe shine out from the pages of this new Marilyn Monroe 100 book, which is published by ACC Art Books. They include the poignant colour pictures of Monroe on Santa Monica beach, shot by George Barris just weeks before the actress’s tragically early death. In a similarly melancholic pose, Eve Arnold’s camera captured a black and white image of Marilyn on the set of The Misfits, whilst the actress was struggling to remember her rewritten lines.\"\"  \"\"Vibrant, joyous, confident: these photos celebrate the 100th birthday of timeless beauty Marilyn Monroe.\"\"\" - Amateur Photographer\u003cbr\u003eVogue Italy picked up the Vogue US piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 - Vogue Italy\u003cbr\u003eVogue Japan picked up the Vogue US piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 - Vogue Japan\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"... two presences stand out less for the brilliance of their photos and more for the nature of what they captured. Eve Arnold and Sam Shaw photographed Marilyn from within their friendship, and it is this closeness that makes their perspective different from anything that came before.\"\"  \"\"The only official publication commemorating the actress's 100th birthday, the book brings together 17 photographers who worked with her.\"\"\" - Vogue Brazil\u003cbr\u003ePeople.com published another article on Marilyn Monroe 100, and also included a link to Marilyn Monroe: By Eve Arnold. - People.com\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely tribute and showcase of some iconic moments from Marilyn's life.\" - Instagram\u003cbr\u003e\"In June alone, a mini publishing industry will emerge around the star’s centenary, with new releases revisiting nearly every corner of her mythology: her life in The Marilyn Monroe Century: From Norma Jeane to Icon; her death in The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe; her reading list in Marilyn and Her Books: The Literary Life of Marilyn Monroe; her relationship with fashion in Jean Louis: Hollywood’s Bombshell Designer; and her film career in Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book.\" - The Globe and Mail\u003cbr\u003e\"\"\"Many other iconic images of Marilyn Monroe shine out from the pages of this new Marilyn Monroe 100 book, which is published by ACC Art Books. They include the poignant colour pictures of Monroe on Santa Monica beach, shot by George Barris just weeks before the actress’s tragically early death. In a similarly melancholic pose, Eve Arnold’s camera captured a black and white image of Marilyn on the set of The Misfits, whilst the actress was struggling to remember her rewritten lines.\"\"  \"\"Vibrant, joyous, confident: these photos celebrate the 100th birthday of timeless beauty Marilyn Monroe.\"\"\" - Amateur Photographer\u003cbr\u003e\"This really is the most beautiful book you will find dedicated to Marilyn.\" - Fashion Mommy","brand":"ACC Art Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041663623385,"sku":"9781788843522","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781788843522.jpg?v=1785937194","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/marilyn-monroe-100-the-official-centenary-book-9781788843522","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}