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1. The biggest selling Marilyn Monroe posters of
all time came from the hit movie "The Seven Year Itch,"
taken during the skirt blowing scene. These posters are a necessary
part of any Marilyn Monroe collection. |
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2. Marilyn met Milton
Greene while he was on assignment for Look Magazine. From 1953
to 1957, Milton photographed Marilyn in a way that seemed to capture
the very essence of who she was. Marilyn Monroe posters made from
various Milton Greene photos are some of the most popular photos
ever taken of the actress. It was as though he could see deep into
her soul. They show a more intimate and vulnerable side of Marilyn
not often related in any of her other photos. |
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3. Nude calendar photos that later became popular Marilyn Monroe
posters showed that she was hardly shy in front of the camera. Hugh
Hefner bought the pictures and portrayed her on the first issue
of Playboy Magazine. |
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4. Photographer Bert Stern had three sessions with Marilyn Monroe
for Vogue magazine in late June 1962, six weeks before her death.
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5. The films "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Niagara,"
"Seven Year Itch" and "Bus Stop" are popular
Marilyn Monroe posters. |
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6. Photos of Norma Jean before she became the famous "Marilyn
Monroe" are rare and sought by fans and collectors alike. |
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7. Artist Andy Warhol created
a series of paintings depicting Marilyn Monroe in different color
tones. The style became revolutionary in the art world, and served
only to add to Marilyn's legend. |
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8. Marilyn Monroe posters from her debut as an actress in "Scudda
Hoo! Scudda Hay!" (1948) are rare to find. |
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9. Posters of Marilyn singing Happy Birthday to the president
are big sellers. |
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10. Swimsuit posters from her modelling days are big collectables. |
Here are a few more great shots of Marilyn.
