Marilyn Monroe's Estate Celebrates Her 100th Birthday by Telling Her Life's Story in Photos — See the Cover! (Exclusive) Angela AndaloroSeptember 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM 14 ACC Art Books; 20th Century Fox Film Corp/Everett Marilyn 100 cover (left), Marilyn Monroe in "The Seven Year Itch" Marilyn Monroe w...
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Angela AndaloroSeptember 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926
In celebration of the centenary of her birth, the late actress' estate has announced Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Publication
PEOPLE is revealing the cover of the book, which features specially curated selections highlighting the most meaningful moments in the late actress' life
Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday will be commemorated with a look back at some of the most iconic moments in her life.
The late actress's estate will collaborate with ACC Art Books to publish Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Publication, the only official publication commemorating the centenary of Monroe's birth.
The book brings together specially curated selections of work by the photographers who collaborated with Monroe during her lifetime, including many of the greatest names in the field. Also included are a selection of wise and witty quotes by Monroe herself, as well as words from scholars and admirers.
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"Marilyn Monroe 100 The Official Centenary Publication" by ACC Art Books, in partnership with the Marilyn Monroe Estate
"We have endeavoured to collect many of the greatest images of Monroe and compile them in a book that truly celebrates her enduring legacy, on her 100th birthday," said James Smith, Publisher and CEO of ACC Art Books.
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.
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Marilyn Monroe on the set of "The Misfits"
The book ends with Bert Stern's "The 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
The actress, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, captured the hearts of millions throughout her short time in the spotlight. Behind the scenes, she was suffering.
The last day of Monroe's life, Aug. 4, 1962, is still shrouded in mystery. At the time, Monroe was under the constant care of a doctor and psychiatrist, who had prescribed her numerous medications to treat mental health issues as well as her insomnia. Unfortunately, despite the efforts to care for the starlet, she overdosed on prescription medication, ending her life at just 36.Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Publication will be published on May 5, 2026.
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