MONROE, Marilyn. "Will acting spoil Marilyn Monroe?" RARE SIGNED BOOK

Description: Monroe, Marilyn. (1926-1962) [Martin, Pete.]. Monroe, Marilyn. (1926-1962) [Martin, Pete.] "Will acting spoil Marilyn Monroe?" - Signed Book Garden City, New YorkDoubleday & Company, Inc.1956First Edition 8vo. 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 "; 128 pages. Illustrated with 43 photographs. Boldly signed by Marilyn Monroe in blue ballpoint ink with her name alone to the first free endpage and with the evidence of her first signing attempt to the front dustjacket where she signed the first "M" before realizing the contrast against the red background would be too poor. The dust jacket with wear around the edges and small losses to the upper corners, lightly toned inside and staining to the lower foreedge, but very clean internally throughout. Obtained in person by Paul McMahon in New York City at a theatrical performance attended by Monroe and Arthur Miller, ca. 1957. Signed books by Marilyn Monroe - far more so than any other format autograph items from her - are of the utmost rarity. Indeed, we have been unable to locate any other example of this title or any other biographical book actually signed by the star herself, having appeared at auction in the past 40 years. Pete Martin (1901-1980) was a Hollywood reporter for the "Saturday Evening Post" from 1932-1962 and also worked as a ghost writer for several celebrities. This one of the few books published in Marilyn's lifetime for which she herself granted interviews and Martin combines this with others he interviewed as well. This is all quite amusingly achieved through a fictionalized narrative device of them all sitting at the Polo Patio at the Beverly Hills Hotel, ready to order lunch, each person taking turns talking about Marilyn, and Marilyn herself sharing her own perspectives.Many well known Marilyn quotes originate from this book, and it's considered to be very reliable. Quotes such as "I think people need human warmth even when they're asleep and unconscious", "Those who know me better know better", and while on the subject of her nude calendar, "I'm saving a copy of it for my grandchildren" can all be found on these pages. From the collection of PaulMcMahon, a critic, photographer and artist whoworked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and laterspent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. Schubertiade Music Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT Gabriel Boyers, owner of Schubertiade Music & Arts was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and is a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence ! Schubertiade Music & Arts deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Price: 16500 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

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