Text Bob Labrasca (4 results)

Quarto, softcover, hint of "ripple" at bottom margin else VG in black and white pictorial wraps. Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962 but baptized and raised as Norma Jeane Baker, was an American actress, singer and model. After spending much of her childhood in foster homes, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract More.in 1946. Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) were well received. By 1953, Monroe had progressed to leading roles. Her dumb blonde persona was used to comedic effect in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Seven Year Itch (1955). Hundreds of b & w photos, unpaginated. Book.…

First edition Text in French. Fine and bright dark boards with white lettering in very close to fine pictorial dustjacket with crisp bright text throughout. Tiny fleck mark top edge, which is not a remainder mark. Exquisite portrait of the often private Marilyn. Beautiful full size black and white photographs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine to Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition first printing 1990, excellent fine interior with numerous stunning black and white photos, no inscriptions, boards also excellent just a tiny knock to top front edge, d/jacket near fine as showing a faint tone mark to top rear side edge (minimal) plus a small label to lower rear, not price-clipped.…

Quarto hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…