A recently published book excerpt examines Marilyn Monroe's extensive reading as a response to persistent self-doubt and imposter syndrome throughout her life and career.
The excerpt from Marilyn and Her Books: The Literary Life of Marilyn Monroe by Gail Crowther describes how Monroe lacked supportive family or partners and often paid those closest to her. She built her own belief in herself amid Hollywood pressures and criticism from figures including Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller.
In an excerpt from 'Marilyn Monroe 100,' Rachel Syme recounts the history of a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 and later by Kim Kardashian at the 2022 Met Gala. The gown, crafted by Hollywood dressmaker Jean Louis, highlights Monroe's enduring fame. Syme explores how Monroe transformed photography into an art form amid constant public scrutiny.
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A recent Vogue article explores how designers have drawn inspiration from Marilyn Monroe across decades of collections.
A new article appeared on Literary Hub yesterday.
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Bestselling horror writer Marcus Kliewer has revealed that creating stories about fear helped him recognize and address his own obsessive-compulsive disorder. The author of We Used to Live Here discussed the connection in a recent personal account. His latest novel, The Caretaker, draws directly from that experience.