Marilyn Monroe owned over 400 books in her lifetime, and a large number of them were first editions. I have been able to add several to my recreation of her collection (including Hawaii and Invisible Man noted below). As I work my way through the books she owned to make the spreadsheet of all of … Continue reading 5 First Edition Books that Marilyn Monroe owned
Marilyn Monroe’s Books: Invisible Man
This month's book from Marilyn Monroe's list was the novel Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. The book was first published in 1952, and Marilyn Monroe owned a first edition which sold in auction at Christies in 1999 for $3680. The story is told from the perspective of an unnamed Black man living in the 1930's. … Continue reading Marilyn Monroe’s Books: Invisible Man
July 2020 Books
How many books do you read per month? For me it varies greatly. When I was in my PhD program, there were times I’d have to read about a book a day. Now that I’m done, I find that some months it’s a struggle just to get through one. I’ve decided, however, to get through … Continue reading July 2020 Books
July 2020 Book
The July 2020 book from Marilyn Monroe’s collection is Invisible Man by scholar and novelistRalph Ellison! The novel uses the concept of social invisibility to explore what life was like for a Black man in the early to mid 20th century. It is often lauded as one of the best works of English literature, and … Continue reading July 2020 Book
The Vintage Book Club 