This image, originally a publicity portrait for Monroe's 1953 thriller Niagara, was famously appropriated by Andy Warhol for his 1960s silkscreens.
But That’s Another Story: A Photographic Retrospective of Milton H. Greene reproduces, in their original clarity and integrity, pictures that have been largely unavailable since Greene’s death in 1985. Organized thematically, it features both the widely published fashion and celebrity series (including the campaign Greene shot for American Airlines in the 1950s) and some intimate backstage candids. A whole chapter is dedicated to photos of Marilyn Monroe, where some of her most iconic portraits mix with private moments from her life. Ultimately, Greene’s photography invites us back to an era when film and fashion, art and style were at their highest.
Click on the image above for an interview with Amy and Joshua Greene about this new book.
Milton H. Greene (1922-1985) photographed for Look, Life, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and others throughout the 1950s and 60s, and won awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Art Directors Club. In recent years his work has been exhibited at the International Center of Photography in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., among others. He collaborated with Norman Mailer on Of Women and Their Elegance (Simon and Schuster, 1980), a fictional autobiography of Marilyn Monroe.
Joshua Greene is the president of The Archives, a company he created in 1993 to restore and market a 60,000-image collection created by his father. Before starting The Archives, Joshua Greene was a well-known professional photographer, whose work has been published in Vogue, House & Garden, Elle Decor, Victoria, and House Beautiful, among others. He is also the author of 15 books on food, gardening, and home furnishings.
Amy Greene, now retired, is a noted figure in the beauty and cosmetics world; she served as a beauty editor at Glamour for 10 years, helped develop the Beauty Checkers line with Henri Bendel, and coauthored the makeup guide The Successful Face with Molly Pomerance (Summit Books, 1985). She and Milton were married for more than 36 years and had two sons, Joshua and Anthony.
An original press photo of Marilyn Monroe, taken at the world premiere of the James Dean film, "East of Eden" at the Astor Theatre in New York City on March 9, 1955.
A dance musical celebrating the life of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe is heading to London's West End. Marilyn will premiere at the Apollo theatre in June, and stars ballerina Zara Deakin in the title role.
Hank Jones, the man who was on stage at the piano behind Marilyn Monroe as she sang "Happy Birthday Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1926, will receive a lifetime achievement award, and will also be acknowledged at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on February 8.Once in New York, Jones became exposed to bebop, embracing the style in his playing and even recording with Charlie Parker. Meanwhile, he took jobs with such bandleaders as John Kirby, Coleman Hawkins, Andy Kirk, Billy Eckstine, and Howard McGhee. He toured with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic from 1947-51. As a result, he became Ella Fitzgerald's pianist, touring with her from 1948-53. These experiences served to broaden his musical palette and sophistication.
A consummate freelancer, Jones found work with artists such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Milt Jackson, and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. The versatility Jones acquired through such affiliations served him well when he joined the staff of CBS as a studio musician, remaining for 17 years. Although his studio work found him working on productions like the Ed Sullivan Show, Jones continued his touring and recording experiences in a variety of settings. His broad range and ability to fit in different settings also landed him in Broadway stage bands, where he served as pianist and conductor for such shows as Ain't Misbehavin'.
