EMILY BERL - MARILYN often gritty backdrop of cities

often gritty backdrop of cities like Los Angeles

the photographer Brassaï

linen-bound with sleeve

technique to achieve his purpose

EMILY BERL - MARILYN often gritty backdrop of citiesThe promise and the peril of the Hollywood dream can be embodied in one person: Marilyn Monroe. Its been over half a century since her death and her image seems stronger now than ever. Many who recognize her dont know her movies, yet they accept her as the classic example of glamor and stardom. She is the ultimate symbol of Hollywood, but also a cautionary tale of the cost of fame. But despite the dark side of her story, she represents a place that