An Evening with Marilyn by Douglas Kirkland

Milan: Federico Motta Editore, 2002. First Edition in English. Signed and inscribed by the author / photographer Douglas Kirkland: “To William with best wishes, Douglas Kirkland”. Illustrated throughout with full-page color and black & white photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Douglas Kirkland. Oversize, 9 3/4 inches by 13 3/4 inches. Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with a hint of handling to the front flap fold. The fascinating and provocative story of a young photographer’s opportunity of a lifetime for a photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe in 1961 as (truncated) an assignment for the 25th year anniversary issue Look Magazine. Working in the intimate confines of an unmade bed, the result is a series of some of the most spontaneous and flirtatious photographs ever taken of this film legend. They made the photographer’s career and added a new facet to the public persona of Ms. Monroe toward the end of her life. (Inventory #: 25037E)