The Lost Look Photos

I saw this book on amazon, it is called Marilyn: August 1953 - The Lost Look Photos.  It is scheduled to be released in October, and it looks fantastic. There are definitely photos that I have never seen before. I think photos of Marilyn around this period are some of her best. Plus I love seeing her in CANADA! Can't wait for this to be released.

ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1953, John Vachon, then a photographer for LOOK magazine, snapped dozens of candid shots of Marilyn Monroe in the Canadian Rockies — only two were ever published. This beautiful hardcover collects those unseen photographs for the first time, capturing the sex symbol in intimate, unguarded moments: lounging poolside, riding a ski lift, and snuggling Joe DiMaggio. Includes facsimiles of handwritten letters by Vachon and insightful original essays. 100 duotone photos.

You can pre-order below:

Joe DiMaggio's Personal Notes

I was looking through the 2006 auction catalog I have for "The Joe DiMaggio Collection at Public Auction".  This is where I acquired the Korea Honeymoon Tickets.

I came across a personal notebook of Joe's.  Since he was such a private person in life it is extraordinary to get an insight like this into his feelings for Marilyn.  This was written after their divorce but it shows that Joe still hoped to make a go of it.  Here he tries to remind himself what he needs to do to win her back.

 "No jealousy.  Remember this is not your wife.  She is a fine girl and remember how unhappy you made her.  Happiness is what you strive for- for HER.  Don't talk about her business or her friends.  Be friendly towards her friends.  Don't forget how lonesome and unhappy you are - especially without her."

This really is extraordinary stuff. I had a different perspective on Joe after seeing all the personal items he had kept.  The fact that he still displayed photos of Marilyn in his home at the time of his death was incredible to learn.

Final Article from May 1956 Saturday Evening Post Series

I have finally got around to transcribing a new article in the VINTAGE MAGAZINE section of the website. It is the third and final article in a series by Pete Martin that appeared in the May 19, 1956 edition of the Saturday Evening Post.

If you have any vintage Marilyn articles that you want to share with other fans and you can spend some time transcribing them, please let me know!

5 Marilyn Monroe Tattoos Added

Thanks to Adam, Ally, Jaysa, Shauna and Jessica for sending in their tattoos.  I have added them to the tattoo section here.

Welcome to my new blog layout!

I've decided to switch blogging services.  Hope you all enjoy the new layout.  You can still access all my previous posts at this link....

http://melindamason.wordpress.com/

6 Marilyn Tattoos Added

Thanks to Tabitha, Kim, David and Ricasso for sending in photos of their tattoos.  They have been added to the tattoo section.

Remembering Marilyn

I hope everyone is sending Marilyn special thoughts and prayers today.  48 years ago we lost her.  Luckily, because of all the wonderful fans in the world, her memory lives on.

Here is a beautiful video that Sergio has created in honour of today.