MARILYN MONROE is the most celebrated and controversial female figure of the 20th century. Donald Spoto has compiled a biography worthy of this extraordinary and unforgettable star. With access to more than 35,000 pages of formerly sealed documents and interviews with 150 people who have never spoken publicly, his definitive biography reveals the truth behind the myths and speculations surrounding Marilyn's life and death. It exposes the falsehoods and sheds new light on every aspect of Marilyn Monroe's 36 years: her dramatic childhood, her marriages, her relationships with major film producers, politicians, poets, artists, and state officials. But most astonishing of all is the depiction of the reality of her death - more terrifying than anything a Hollywood screenwriter could have devised. Moving, often shocking, always captivating, Marilyn Monroe will remain as the ultimate and compelling biography of the woman who continues to fascinate millions.
"Not only sensational, but sensationally good" - Sunday Telegraph
"Finally, Marilyn Monroe has found the knight in shining armor... her true story has been revealed" - Daily Mirror
"A stunning reminder of the hard, triumphant Norma Jeane... she finally has a biographer worthy of her" - JULIE BURCHILL, Sunday Times
Pages: 768, Dimensions: 11x11cm
