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Marilyn: A Hollywood Farewell : The Death and Funeral of Marilyn Monroe

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I found this book unique not only when I first reviewed and decided on purchasing it for my extensive Marilyn Monroe library collection, but, for its' contents. Basically, the way the book was arranged chronologically through each step by step event on Monroe's funeral procession. You see the uniformed officers (who are later to be identified as "Pinkerton" detective agency guards) that were instructed by Joe DiMaggio to prevent any people (who were not invited by DiMaggio and Monroe's Step-sister, Bernice Miracle from entering the cemetery during Monroe's funeral). The book is well illustrated, and unlike most of the other Marilyn Monroe books that I have, due to its' subject matter has a tendency towards the morose. Again, this book is very unique and will not be something that one can easily review and shelve away. I really got a sad and seriousness about it after reading and carefully reviewing it. The reader will also get a glimpse of "Monroe" in the morgue. However, the photographer, "Leigh Weiner" states that he did have the opportunity of photographing the "late" star's nude body on the marble slab but reserved and maintained a true respect for her by not including and publishing her photos in her final state of death. In closing, this book is and should be considered the final closing chapter in the tragically short lived career of the most unappreciated, envied, loved and missed movie legend of the 20th and without a doubt through the 21st century.

This is a rare book, only 275 of us can hold it... I think this is a perfect book, because the autor is respecting her model until the end. Don't think about finding some photos of MM dead body. You will only find pictures for the serious Marilyn Monroe collector. Nothing sensational, just a way to follow her a last time.

I was waiting for a long time this book, is a sad book about the death and funeral of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most famous persons in the world. It is a photograpy book, very serious and respectful. I felt bizarre when I received the book because I was in Westwood Memorial Park is August this year. I saw a lonely grave in a quiet place. It was a intimate feeling for Marilyn. The cemetery had gronwed a lot in 38 years. This book let me know who everything happened at that time. I recomend this book, it is hard to find but no impossible, thanks to Amazon.com

I am also one of the few to own this very special final tribute to Marilyn Monroe. It sort of makes you feel as you were there as one of the mourners marking the tragic passing of this great screen legend and all too misunderstood human being. This is a perfect and tasteful tribute that Marilyn so richly deserves.

She was known personally to some as a kind hearted soul in search of the most basic things in life, such as love and acceptance. Marilyn could never have imagined the lasting effect she has had on the world almost 50 years later. A great Hollywood star and sex symbol yet, it is the fragile and all too human person underneath the makes us still care today. For any serious Marilyn fan or collector this book is a must have.

This is indeed a sad book. Many black and white photos including some of her home after she died, her covered body in what looks like a hearse or coroner's vehicle, guards standing by her slab at the morgue, and the funeral. I have not seen any other pics of inside the funeral since Joe D refused Hollywood types to get near. One pic that will anger readers is of a journalist, complete with "press" tickets in his hat, smiling away as if this was a great day for him. Other pics show fans or the curious trying to get a glimpse, some smiling as if enjoying someone's death. It might not be one you'll look at again and again but for the biggest MM fans, this is one to make you think.

This is not just a book, it is a document! Also a testify to quiet this woman who claims to have been at Marilyn Monroe's funeral! Her name is June DiMaggio and she is nowhere seen in the well known group of mourners! Thank you so much, Mr. Wiener!You spoke from beyond, and helped me in defending the legend! You surely had respect and admiration for Miss Monroe. I read this in your preword. I look at your book each August 5th and feel as I am there. Your amazing photos speak louder than a fast and fake story, made up and printed in the Playboy! Highly recommended and worth each $ !!!
Mark Bellinghaus (...)

I own this book in uncirculated condition. I read it once and put it back into the box. This book will be extremely valuable in the years to come due to the extraordinarily few copies produced. I just put it away in my collection so it can remain in the same condition (new) as I acquired it. When I am old and gray I will put it up on EBAY and fund my retirement.

Scott K. Dolik