Marilyn Monroe 100
The Official Centenary Book
Format:Hardback
Publisher:ACC Art Books
Published:5th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon

"This one of a kind book is a must have for anyone who is a dedicated fan of Marilyn Monroe, you will want to have this beautiful book in your collection!" —The Age of Vintage
"As the embodiment of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Monroe continues to captivate the world, and her aura manages to shine through these pages — disarming you with that megawatt smile." — WWD
This is not a simple look back. It is an encounter with Marilyn as she was, and as she chose to be seen..." — Marilyn Monore Collection
"... much more than a luxurious coffee table book. It is a monument made of paper, an ode to fame, almost a love letter to cinema and a tangible reminder of a woman who has never really disappeared. " — NL Magazine
Marilyn Monroe 100 is the only official publication celebrating and commemorating the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this stunning book brings together specially curated sections of work by the best photographers who collaborated with Monroe during her lifetime, including some of the greatest names in the art of photography.
André de Dienes, Joseph Jasgur and Bernard of Hollywood unveil early images of a young Norma Jeane; John Florea and Philippe Halsman showcase stunning publicity shots of an aspiring actress; Eve Arnold, Elliott Erwitt, Bruce Davidson and Henri Cartier-Bresson capture Marilyn on the sets of some of her most famous films; Cecil Beaton and Richard Avedon portray the actress’s alluring beauty; and the candid photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Sam Shaw, George Barris and Milton Greene reveal another side to the Hollywood icon. The book ends with Bert Stern’s ‘Last Sitting’ along with recently rediscovered images of a radiant and smiling Monroe taken from a photo shoot for Life magazine by Allan Grant, originally published two days before the star’s death.
Alongside this sumptuous exhibit of Marilyn’s life, a selection of fascinating quotes by Monroe herself, as well as texts by scholars and admirers, chronicles the life of a woman with a unique persona who was a trailblazer ahead of her time. Looking back over the past 100 years, it becomes apparent just how avant-garde Marilyn Monroe truly was.
...People's Magazine revealed the cover to the upcoming title Marilyn Monroe 100 on their Instagram page. - Instagram
The Marilyn Monroe estate revealed the cover to the upcoming title Marilyn Monroe 100 on their Instagram page. - Instagram
"This one of a kind book is a must have for anyone who is a dedicated fan of Marilyn Monroe, you will want to have this beautiful book in your collection!" - The Age of Vintage
Drawn to Marilyn shared The Age of Vintage’s Instagram post announcing the MM 100 book with its 381 followers. - Drawn to Marilyn
"Given the fact that Monroe’s personal library housed more than 400 titles, including novels by heavy hitters like Dostoevsky and Whitman, she would likely be happy to know that the 300-something-page release supports its glamorous visuals lensed by the 20th century’s top talents with famous quotes from the woman herself; an inside look into the photographers’ processes; plus a foreword by Christian Siriano and an introduction by The New Yorker’s staff writer Rachel Syme."" ""Penned in partnership with the Marilyn Monroe estate, this 348-pager brings readers into Monroe’s world through 275 oversized photographs capturing her entire career: from the pin-up years to some of the last shoots she did before her untimely death at the age of 36."" ""As the embodiment of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Monroe continues to captivate the world, and her aura manages to shine through these pages — disarming you with that megawatt smile.""" - WWD
"“In honor of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday that is coming up this year. I was sent. You are not ready for this. Isn't that beautiful? This huge book. I have been waiting to open this with you guys. So, I'm going to do a separate video looking through this. But wow, this is so beautiful.” “I love heavy duty coffee table books and this will definitely be going in my collection. On the back it says Marilyn Monroe 100. It says, ‘If I am a star, the people made me a star'... I'm so excited to open this. So I'm going to do a separate video... It's beautiful."" “The detail and the quality of these photos are really just amazing.” " - Jen Mae
Decorator's Insider newsletter featured Marilyn Monroe 100. - Decorators Insider
"""One of the most notable releases is Marilyn Monroe 100, the only official photography-based publication to commemorate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Created, once again, in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, the stunning 348-page coffee table book is the ultimate collector’s item, available for pre-order now with an official release date of May 5, 2026."" ""The oversized hardcover book features gilded edges and gold printing, with 275 photographs by the giants of 20th century photography. """ - The Hollywood Reporter
Influencer @historyundressed shared Marilyn Monroe 100 to her 252K Instagram followers. - Instagram
The New Yorker featured Rachel Syme's introduction to Marilyn Monroe 100. - New Yorker
"""Each chapter captures a different moment in Marilyn’s life, culminating with the Last Sitting and the rediscovered Life magazine images by Allan Grant. Interwoven throughout are Marilyn’s own words, alongside reflections from contemporary writers, revealing a woman who was far more than the image created around her."" “This is not a simple look back. It is an encounter with Marilyn as she was, and as she chose to be seen. Available now wherever fine books are sold.” “Published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, it brings together the photographers who defined how the world saw her, from early images of Norma Jeane to the final photographs taken just weeks before her death."" ""Marilyn Monroe 100 is the only official publication marking the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. I was lucky enough to get an advance copy.""" - Marilyn Monroe Collection
The New Yorker posted their piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 to their Instagram grid. - Instagram
"...a celebration of Marilyn Monroe on the 100th anniversary of her birth. It is, let me say, a beautiful tome from ACC Art Books…" - Brands Untapped
"Monroe 100 is therefore much more than a luxurious coffee table book. It is a monument made of paper, an ode to fame, almost a love letter to cinema and a tangible reminder of a woman who has never really disappeared. " - NL Magazine
"...this is being celebrated with the MM100 Festival, which dedicates the city to this iconic woman from May 30 to June 7. " - NL Magazine
"""Marilyn Monroe 100 – the only official book that celebrates the Hollywood and cultural icon in photos."" ""The oversized, hardback book is published in association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate and delivers a specially curated selection of photographs."" ""In association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the icon’s birth through the lens of some of the 20th century’s greatest photographers."" ""The incredible photographs are also accompanied by quotes from Marilyn herself, along with informative copy providing further insight into her life.""" - Digital Camera World
"""These Rarely-Seen Photos of Marilyn Monroe Capture Her Remarkable Relationship With the Camera."" ""To commemorate her birth, ACC Art Books has released Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book, a publication with the Marilyn Monroe Estate. Throughout its enveloping pages (including an introduction by the New Yorker’s Rachel Syme), 275 images articulate the numerous facets of Monroe, from the Norma Jean years to her very last photo shoot on the beach in Santa Monica."" ""The early pages of Marilyn Monroe 100 explore the star’s publicity photography and her relationship to the press, laying the groundwork for the book’s core: a detailed account of Monroe’s work with the key photographers she collaborated with.""" - Vogue.com
You Magazine featured Marilyn Monroe 100 as their print cover story and online piece. - You Magazine
British Vogue picked up the Vogue US piece on Marilyn Monroe 100 . - Vofue.co.uk
ISBN: 9781788843522
Dimensions: 330mm x 270mm x 32mm
Weight: 3020g
348 pages