Sam Shaw - Marilyn and Friends [Japanese Edition with Obi] - 1989

Sam Shaw – Marilyn and Friends
A beautiful Japanese edition of Marilyn and Friends, featuring intimate photographs of Marilyn Monroe by renowned American photographer Sam Shaw.

Sam Shaw was not only the photographer behind some of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic images, including the famous flying-skirt photographs from The Seven Year Itch, but also a close friend of Marilyn. This book presents Marilyn from a more personal and intimate perspective, away from the image of the Hollywood star.

Featuring approximately 200 photographs, the book offers a glimpse into Marilyn's private life, friendships, relationships, and career through Shaw's unique perspective as both a photographer and a friend.

This Japanese edition retains its original obi (belly band). The obi features a charming and personal comment by renowned Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, in which he reflects on his friendship with Sam Shaw and Shaw's remarkable ability to make people feel like old friends from their very first meeting.

A fascinating photobook for collectors of Marilyn Monroe, Sam Shaw, Hollywood photography, and vintage Japanese photobooks.

Edition: Japanese edition, 1989
Publisher: Bungeishunju
Photographer: Sam Shaw
Language: Japanese
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket and original obi

Condition:
There are slight scratches and light stains on the dust jacket and the book. There are also slight stains on the margins of some pages. The obi has slight scratches as well. Otherwise, the book is in good condition. Please refer to the photographs for further details.

Combined shipping is not available due to the weight and shipping cost of books. Each lot will be shipped separately.

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