In celebration of Marilyn Monroe's centenary, Lawrence Schiller revisits the iconic nude photoshoot that marked her final days. This shoot challenged the perception of Monroe as merely a 'messy' blond bombshell.
Schiller's insights suggest that Monroe was not just a subject of public fascination but also a strategic controller of her own image, carefully crafting how she was perceived.
The photoshoot, conducted shortly after a nude swimming pool session, highlights Monroe's complex relationship with her public persona, blending vulnerability with assertiveness.