Marilyn
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0805000607 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 182 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Occasionally Steinem's prose is too purple, but for the most part the book serves well as an even-handed introduction to the Monroe phenomenon. Now admiring of her subject, Steinem spends little time on Monroe's films but instead concentrates on her personality, believing it, along with her appearance, to be responsible for her status as a cultural icon. From Library Journal This latest in the flood of books about Marilyn Monroe comes from feminist-journalist Steinem. Barris's numerous photographs are attractive but somewhat repetitio
"Marilyn for the Ages" according to lpvl. What a great overview of iconic symbolism that spans several decades. A great first source document.. Five Stars carol faynik Great feminist and Hooman perceptions of an icon. glad to have it in my library. exactly what i wanted!
In this sensitive, provocative portrait of Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem reveals the woman behind the myth--the child Norma Jean--and the forces in America that shaped her into the fantasy and icon that has never died. 16 pages of full-color photos.