-This archive immortalizes Marilyn Monroe at the height of her beauty
and fame -Photographs of Marilyn in various settings, from swimming
pools to ballerina dresses, can finally be viewed as originally intended
-Taken by Milton H. Greene and restored by Greene's son Joshua, these
photos document not only Marilyn's ability to light-up on camera but
also the effort Joshua dedicated to restoring his father's work Milton
H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity
portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a
photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant
rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business
partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with
20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton
and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part
of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957,
the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000
photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and
Marilyn's working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in
each other's capabilities was on full display in each photo. Greene
passed in 1985, thinking his life's work was succumbing to the ravages
of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore
his father's legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years
researching ways to restore his father's photographs as well as
cataloging and promoting Milton's vast body of work all over the world.
As a result, Joshua established "The Archives," a company committed to
the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly
two decades restoring his father's archive, Joshua Greene and his
company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic
restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and
large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with
Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene,
50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored
classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication,
Greene's Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was
originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60
years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the
height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to
the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute
to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse. Poignant and
powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon
stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H.
Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum
standard in photography monographs.
