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The Immortal Marilyn. The Depiction of an Icon.
De Vito, John; Tropea, Frank
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Description for The Immortal Marilyn. The Depiction of an Icon.
Paperback. Chronicles the many representations of Marilyn Monroe in the performing arts, from the 1950s onwards. This work examines how Marilyn is portrayed in four distinct modes: as herself, as a Roman a Clef character, as a referent, and as a documentary subject. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
From the late 1940s to the early '60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About Eve, and Clash by Night. She soon shot to international fame and gained prominent roles in a number of classics like The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot. By the time of her early death in 1962, she had already become established as one of the great icons of the silver screen. Even early in her career, Monroe had ... Read more
From the late 1940s to the early '60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About Eve, and Clash by Night. She soon shot to international fame and gained prominent roles in a number of classics like The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot. By the time of her early death in 1962, she had already become established as one of the great icons of the silver screen. Even early in her career, Monroe had ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810858664
SKU
V9780810858664
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About De Vito, John; Tropea, Frank
John DeVito is a Film Technician at the Boston Public Library and holds a BA in Visual Studies from Harvard University. Frank Tropea is a Case Specialist at the Cambridge District Courthouse and holds a BA in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and an MA in Literature and Psychology from Harvard University.
Reviews for The Immortal Marilyn. The Depiction of an Icon.
Don't expect your usual light treatment for general-interest audiences: this is scholarly, college-level material perfect for college-level drama and acting collections, especially those with history holdings.
Library Bookwatch, July 2007
The study is exceptionally well conceived and presented. It makes for a fascinating reference and cultural study even if you are not particularly a Monroe fan.
The ... Read more
Library Bookwatch, July 2007
The study is exceptionally well conceived and presented. It makes for a fascinating reference and cultural study even if you are not particularly a Monroe fan.
The ... Read more