Tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. Draws on the records kept by the head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, which was bought by Astrid Franse. Co-written by Michelle Morgan, author of }Marilyn Monroe: Private & Undisclosed{, it's illustrated with rare and unpublished photos
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ASTRID FRANSE runs Bennies Fifties USA Collectables in the Netherlands with her husband. She purchased Miss Emmeline Snively’s collection of her correspondence with Marilyn Monroe, her documents about the Blue Book Agency and her unpublished photographs from a shop in America.
MICHELLE MORGAN is the author of the bestselling Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed (Constable, 2012), The Mammoth Guide to Hollywood Scandals (Robinson, 2013), The Ice Cream Blonde: The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd (Chicago Review Press, 2015), Madonna (Robinson, 2015) and Before Marilyn (The History Press, 2015).
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroes modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood.The head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, saw potential in the young woman and kept detailed records and correspondence throughout their professional relationship and beyond. On the day of Monroes funeral, Snively gave an interview from her office, talking about the beautiful girl she had discovered and the talented woman she had become, before announcing, rather dramatically, that she was closing the lid on her Marilyn Monroe archive that day to lock it away forever. Miss Snivelys archive was found by Astrid Franse in 2012. With bestselling Marilyn Monroe biographer Michelle Morgan she draws on this collection of never-before-seen documents, letters and much, much more.Before Marilyn explores an aspect of Monroes life that has never been fully revealed, by charting every modelling job she did alongside rare photographs of the young model and her mentor. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR007381596
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A collection of rare and unpublished photographs and documents that detail Marilyn Monroe's modelling career for the first time Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. The head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, saw potential in the young woman and kept detailed records and correspondence throughout their professional relationship and beyond. On the day of Monroe's funeral, Snively gave an interview from her office, talking about the girl she had discovered, before announcing, rather dramatically, that she was closing the lid on her Marilyn Monroe archive that day to 'lock it away forever'. This archive was purchased by Astrid Franse, and together with bestselling Marilyn Monroe biographer Michelle Morgan they draw on this collection of never-before-seen documents, letters and much, much more. 'Before Marilyn' explores an aspect of Monroe's life that has never been fully revealed by charting every modelling job she did, and illustrating the text with rare and unpublished photographs of the young model and her mentor. AUTHOR: Michelle Morgan is the author of 'Marilyn's Addresses' (Smith Gryphon, 1995) Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed (Constable, 2007), 'Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed New Edition' (Robinson, 2012), 'The Mammoth Guide to Hollywood Scandal's (Robinson 2013) and '271 Steps: The Life and Death of Thelma Todd' (upcoming Chicago Review Press, 2015). Astrid Franse runs Bennies Fifties USA Collectables in the Netherlands with her husband. She purchased Miss Emmeline Snively's collection of her correspondence with Marilyn Monroe, her documents about the Blue Book Agency and her unpublished photographs from a shop in America, not realising until years later the importance of her purchase. SELLING POINTS: The first book to explore Marilyn Monroe's modelling career in great detail Features a never-before-seen archive of material kept by the Blue Book Modelling Agency. This includes letters, telegrams, notes and much more 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Monroe signing with the Blue Book Agency 200 images Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780750961172
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A collection of rare and unpublished photographs and documents that detail Marilyn Monroe's modelling career for the first time Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. The head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, saw potential in the young woman and kept detailed records and correspondence throughout their professional relationship and beyond. On the day of Monroe's funeral, Snively gave an interview from her office, talking about the girl she had discovered, before announcing, rather dramatically, that she was closing the lid on her Marilyn Monroe archive that day to 'lock it away forever'. This archive was purchased by Astrid Franse, and together with bestselling Marilyn Monroe biographer Michelle Morgan they draw on this collection of never-before-seen documents, letters and much, much more. 'Before Marilyn' explores an aspect of Monroe's life that has never been fully revealed by charting every modelling job she did, and illustrating the text with rare and unpublished photographs of the young model and her mentor. AUTHOR: Michelle Morgan is the author of 'Marilyn's Addresses' (Smith Gryphon, 1995) Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed (Constable, 2007), 'Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed New Edition' (Robinson, 2012), 'The Mammoth Guide to Hollywood Scandal's (Robinson 2013) and '271 Steps: The Life and Death of Thelma Todd' (upcoming Chicago Review Press, 2015). Astrid Franse runs Bennies Fifties USA Collectables in the Netherlands with her husband. She purchased Miss Emmeline Snively's collection of her correspondence with Marilyn Monroe, her documents about the Blue Book Agency and her unpublished photographs from a shop in America, not realising until years later the importance of her purchase. SELLING POINTS: The first book to explore Marilyn Monroe's modelling career in great detail Features a never-before-seen archive of material kept by the Blue Book Modelling Agency. This includes letters, telegrams, notes and much more 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Monroe signing with the Blue Book Agency 200 images Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780750961172
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A collection of rare and unpublished photographs and documents that detail Marilyn Monroe's modelling career for the first time Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. The head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, saw potential in the young woman and kept detailed records and correspondence throughout their professional relationship and beyond. On the day of Monroe's funeral, Snively gave an interview from her office, talking about the girl she had discovered, before announcing, rather dramatically, that she was closing the lid on her Marilyn Monroe archive that day to 'lock it away forever'. This archive was purchased by Astrid Franse, and together with bestselling Marilyn Monroe biographer Michelle Morgan they draw on this collection of never-before-seen documents, letters and much, much more. 'Before Marilyn' explores an aspect of Monroe's life that has never been fully revealed by charting every modelling job she did, and illustrating the text with rare and unpublished photographs of the young model and her mentor. AUTHOR: Michelle Morgan is the author of 'Marilyn's Addresses' (Smith Gryphon, 1995) Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed (Constable, 2007), 'Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed New Edition' (Robinson, 2012), 'The Mammoth Guide to Hollywood Scandal's (Robinson 2013) and '271 Steps: The Life and Death of Thelma Todd' (upcoming Chicago Review Press, 2015). Astrid Franse runs Bennies Fifties USA Collectables in the Netherlands with her husband. She purchased Miss Emmeline Snively's collection of her correspondence with Marilyn Monroe, her documents about the Blue Book Agency and her unpublished photographs from a shop in America, not realising until years later the importance of her purchase. SELLING POINTS: The first book to explore Marilyn Monroe's modelling career in great detail Features a never-before-seen archive of material kept by the Blue Book Modelling Agency. This includes letters, telegrams, notes and much more 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Monroe signing with the Blue Book Agency 200 images Before Marilyn tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780750961172
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