Marilyn Monroe 50th anniversary: 50 years since Marilyn Monroe's death

Marilyn Monroe makes her comeback

Marilyn Monroe books and films 

Fifty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe continues to front magazine covers and inspire films and books.

As well as being one of our all-time favourite pin-ups, Marilyn was so much more than a breathy blonde.

The latest book and film releases to mark this anniversary reveal the more complex and hidden sides to her character, from aspiring star to troubled icon.

We've rounded up the films and books that no self-respecting Marilyn fan should be without...

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• Marilyn Monroe books and films
• Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters by Marilyn Monroe
• Marilyn, August 1953: The Lost Look Photos - Marilyn Monroe photo book
• My Week with Marilyn - Marilyn Monroe film starring Michelle Williams
• Marilyn Monroe Blonde film - biopic about Marilyn Monroe with Naomi Watts