Book Description
Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Born in Hollywood, albeit on the wrong side of the tracks, the young Marilyn Monroe had everything stacked against her. Yet she struggled against the adversity and became the most popular actress in the world. After the film Niagara, the public loved her and followed her every move—two failed marriages, repeated miscarriages, battles with Twentieth Century Fox, classic films The Seven Year Itch and Some Like It Hot, right up to the horrible, tragic end. As well as an introductory essay, in this book each of Marilyn's films is reviewed and analyzed. Not only that, but there's a handy reference section for further study of this film legend.
From the Publisher
"Pocket Essentials" is a dynamic new series of books that are short, snappy, and easy to read. Packed with facts, as well as opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, "parapolitics," and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture. There's also a handy reference section that lists related web sites and all the weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs and students, these are great little entry-level books that build into an essential library.
