Marilyn Monroe, An Appreciation Signed And With A Typed Letter Signed By Eve Arnold

MARILYN MONROE, AN APPRECIATION SIGNED AND WITH A TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY EVE ARNOLD

Author: Eve Arnold
Price: £995
Publisher: Knopf, USA
Publication Date: 1987
Format: Original cloth. Dustwrapper
Condition: Near fine in a near fine dustwrapper
Size: 25.1cm x 29.7cm
Pages: 144

Description:
“Marilyn Monroe, An Appreciation” is a stunning photographic tribute to the iconic actress, Marilyn Monroe, by celebrated photographer Eve Arnold. This first edition, published by Knopf in 1987, is uniquely signed by Eve Arnold beneath the printed ‘Marilyn Monroe’ on the page before the prologue and additionally inscribed by her on the half-title: ‘For Rupert, a friend from the past with great regard, Eve.’ ‘Rupert’ was Rupert Hambro, scion of the banking family who founded J O Hambro Capital Management Limited, former lover of Camilla, the Queen Consort and husband of Robin Hambro, a former Editor of American Vogue and one of the best-dressed women in the world.

The Significance of Eve Arnold and Marilyn Monroe:
Eve Arnold’s photographs of Marilyn Monroe are revered for their intimacy and authenticity. Arnold once wrote, “Over the years I found myself in the privileged position of photographing someone who I had first thought had a gift for the still camera and who turned out had a genius for it. I never knew anyone who came close to Marilyn in natural ability to use both photographer and still camera. She was special in this, and for me there has been no one like her before or after. She has remained the measuring rod by which I have – unconsciously – judged other subjects.” Their working relationship from 1955 to 1962 blossomed into a friendship, with Arnold capturing some of the most candid and memorable images of Monroe.

Arnold reflected on their bond: “Our ‘quid pro quo’ relationship, based on mutual advantage, developed into a friendship. The bond between us was photography. She liked my pictures and was canny enough to realise that they were a fresh approach for presenting her – a looser, more intimate look than the posed studio portraits she was used to in Hollywood.”

Unique Association Copy:
Included with this book is a typed letter to Rupert Hambro from Eve Arnold, adding a rich layer of provenance and historical context. Arnold writes: ‘I was so happy to see you the other day after … thirty-five years and happy that you pinpointed where and how we met. I remembered you well’. She then adds: ‘Images of our soggy trip to photograph at the Grand National keep running around in my mind… It was for a whisky ad – and it was in a downpour and we didn’t even have any of the spirits we were advertising to allay the cold, and you and Carrie were mopping up the couple between takes and I was trying to keep the lens dry. The year was 1964.’

Condition Details:

• Binding: Nice and tight.
• Pages and Illustrations: Very nice and clean.
• Boards: Bright and clean with very minor spotting.
• Dustwrapper: Near fine, very slightly creased, rubbed, and spine-faded.

Key Features:

• Historical Significance: First edition of Eve Arnold’s photographic tribute to Marilyn Monroe, signed and inscribed by the author.
• Collector’s Item: A rare and highly sought-after signed edition with a personal letter to Rupert Hambro.
• Condition Details: A scarce double-signed copy in lovely condition with a unique association.

Why Collect This Edition?

Signed copies of this key photographic study are very scarce and this is a fine association copy..

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