Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone i never cared about monroe, one way or the other. This account is told by her new york maid lena pepitone and she portrays a very insecure and lonely portrait of marilyn but she also portrays the very generous one too. Books that standout in a lifetime of reading book talk. Lena pepitone s personal account as marilyn s seamstress and maid. Well, i have read many books on marilyn check out bbc vid on youtube. This biography is a work of stunning scope and depth, both accurate and absorbing. During the whole day, lena pepitone made them their dress for the presentation ball. When i was thirteen, my father gave me a copy of w. Spotos biography of hollywood icon marilyn monroe makes use of over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including monroes diaries, letters, and other personal and revealing documents. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone 19790611.
Marilyn monroe confidential lena and william stadiem pepitone. Marilyn monroe confidential is, at the very least, professionally written. She collaborated on the 1979 book marilyn monroe confidential, which detailed how a selfabsorbed monroe loved to wear her mink coats. Offers information on the last 6 years of her life, including her marriage to arthur miller, the making of some like it hot, a notorious affair with yves montand,her addiction to sleeping pills and alcohol, and her early expieriences as a struggling actress.
Paperback book from pocket books, 1st printing 380. Marilyn monroe confidential paperback february 15, 1980 by lena pepitone author, william stadiem author small book mass paperback tight binding bright clean slight edge wear not ex library not a remainder bend at back cover, spine has a crease, cover has some discoloring, blackwhite photos, color nude center fold of marilyn between pages 6465 date published. Anthony summers books list of books by author anthony summers. Nov 16, 2011 michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe the novelist picks through the mountain of books about the tragic star to find the ones where she emerges as a person, not a sex idol. Marilyn monroe confidential 9780671477950 by lena pepitone. Buy marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone, william stadiem online at alibris. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone and william stadiem. All i could say is that i have read a few books about marilyn,but if you are a fan this is a must to buy, lena pepitone makes you go back in time to the years she was with marilyn living in new york and through her last years although she talks alot of when marilyn was a starlet and her early days in hollywood, marilyn was a very lonely person it is a very sad book, when i got to the last page. From goddess to the last take marilyn, from marilyn monroe the biography to marilyn scandal, we can help you find the marilyn monroe books you are looking for.
As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return. William stadiem and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Oct 12, 2010 when marilyn monroe died, she left her personal possessions to her acting teacher, lee strasberg. One can wish that marilyn monroe would have followed the same course but then, once the summer of 1962 rolled around, lena pepitone would have followed in the steps of johnjohns nanny and the chief usher anyway. Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone this book was written by a former maid, who years later confessed it was all made up. See more ideas about marilyn monroe books, marilyn monroe and good thoughts. A true and interesting life of marilyn and her childhood. Jun 01, 2011 the many conspiracy theories surrounding monroes passing were explored in anthony summers goddess. Buy marilyn monroe confidential new edition by pepitone, lena, stadiem, william isbn. After strasbergs death, the collection passed to his widow, anna, who some years later.
When marilyn monroe died, she left her personal possessions to her acting teacher, lee strasberg. Her films, as well as her public persona, established her as both a gifted artist and a potent cultural icon. The following format the words in italic are direct quotes from lena pepitones book which is entitled marilyn monroe confidential an intimate personal account, ny. Included in the lot are two paperback books, marilyn, the last take by peter harry brown and patte b. An intimate personal account 9780671242893 by lena pepitone. Barham and marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone and william stadiem. Anthony summers books list of books by author anthony. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts best. See more ideas about marilyn monroe books, marilyn monroe and books. An intimate personal account by lena pepitone, william stadiem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marilyn monroe new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Another old book entitled marilyn monroe confidential gave a very revealing portrait of how life was for marilyn at home.
Brief summary of content available on request by email. Lena pepitones personal account as marilyns seamstres. She worked for marilyn, at her new york apartment, east 57th street, from october 1957 until her death. William stadiem and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at.
Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe. A case for murder provides a fascinating examination of one of the most puzzling deaths of all time. Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe books. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Marilyn monroe confidential by william pepitone, lena stadiem. Marilyn monroe confidential 1st edition by lena pepitone, william stadiem, kelli m.
A timeline of people, places, and events by carl rollyson. Many are holding a good thought for her, while others are just plain fiction. First paperback edition 1980 pocket books tight vintage copy with some tanning to pages. Marilyn monroe confidential by william stadiem and lena. This is guide marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone that will make your day. You can buy these marilyn books and many other marilyn items at. Lena pepitone, marilyn s maid for 6 years in new york city, has written an interesting account of marilyn s life entitled marilyn monroe confidential not so confidential anymore. When the time of the balls expired, the girls went back to vassar smith, a prestigious school for wellbred girls. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lena pepitone books online. Jun 07, 2011 during the whole day, lena pepitone made them their dress for the presentation ball. We go all the way back to when marilyn as just a little girl. When first released, marilyn monroe confidential was widely and, imo, unfairly criticized for passing mentions of mms habits. Lena pepitones personal account as marilyns seamstress and maid.
Marilyn monroe confidentialincludes her foldout calendar. Marilyn monroe new, used and rare books and ephemera at. An intimate personal account lena pepitone, william. What is the best marilyn monroe biography book to read. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Buy marilyn monroe confidential 1st by lena pepitone, william stadiem isbn. In august 1962, marilyn monroes lifeless body was found on her bed, leaving all to wonder what really happened to the beautiful young starlet. The book received a lot of criticism because of the private and shocking information revealed in it by marilyns socalled friend, lena pepitone, her maid and seamstress from 19571962. Marilyn monroe confidential meet your next favorite book.
Marilyn monroe was the defining actress of her age. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are. Offers information on the last 6 years of her life, including her marriage to arthur miller, the makin. Lena pepitone has admitted that this book was fabricated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goddess by anthony summers this book is notorious for fueling the kennedy rumors, and also for including an autopsy photo of. I only read this book because it was on the bestseller list and i was working in a bookstore and would read one bestseller each week.
Michel schneiders top 10 books about marilyn monroe the novelist picks through the mountain of books about the tragic star to find the ones where she emerges as a person, not a sex idol. Robert slatzer, lena pepitone and ted jordan have all eulogised monroe in print. Marilyn monroe 19261962 remains one of americas most compelling and tragic figures. Marilyn monroe was selfeducated, and owned a library of some 400 books.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I read marilyn monroe confidential back when it first came out and i can still recall the excitement of buying the book. This was published in several versions, each with a different color fc and a different color photo on the bc. A comprehensive guide to the memorabilia of an american legend by clark kidder. Marilyn monroes secrets divulged in lena pepitones. Goddess by anthony summers this book is notorious for fueling the kennedy rumors, and also for including an autopsy photo of marilyn. Over the next decade, she starred in numerous films, including gentlemen prefer blondes, some like it hot, how to marry a millionaire, and the seven year itch. She collaborated on the 1979 book marilyn monroe confidential, which detailed how a selfabsorbed monroe loved to wear her mink coats without underwear. May 30, 2015 another old book entitled marilyn monroe confidential gave a very revealing portrait of how life was for marilyn at home. As a child in the 1970s, i was dimly aware of marilyn monroe.
Marilyn monroe confidential by lena pepitone, william. Based on over 150 interviews and more than 35,000 pages of previously sealed files, including. Confidential 1979 lena pepitone, monroes cook, claimed to. There are interesting revelations here like marilyn claiming to have had a child once as a teenager, and the kennedy affair was not made the big deal it is in other books. This is guide marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone that will make your day reading ends up being completed. The marilyn monroe confidential paperback, by william stadiem lena pepitone from the very best writer and publisher is now available below. Weatherbys conversations with marilyn, and a lifelong fascination was born the dumb blonde image was a fantasy.