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463 pages. "Bert Stern, the famous ad and fashion photographer of the sixties, was the last to be granted a sitting by Marilyn Monroe - six weeks before her tragic death. The three-day session, which was arranged by Vogue and took place at the Los Angeles Bel Air Hotel, yielded nearly 2600 pictures - fashion, portrait and nude studies - of indescribable sensual and human vibrancy. The world's finest and largest tribute to Marilyn Monroe." - dust jacket. Photo-illustrated endpapers. Unmarked with light wear. Short openings beginning at top and bottom of hinges due to the weight of this large and most impressive tome. Front panel and spine portions of dust jacket uniformly sunned but still attractive, per our photo. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Will be shipped in a sturdy box with full insurance. Book