Marilyn Monroe

This book cover image released by Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group, shows "Marilyn in Fashion: The enduring Influence of Marilyn Monroe," by Christopher Nickens and George Zeno.

This group of six original color transparency slides taken in 1957 by Marilyn Monroe's make-up artist Allan Whitey Snyder shows Monroe on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl."

Marilyn Monroe aboard a train from New York City to Warrensburg, N.Y., in June 1949.

Monroe beachside during the 1940s.

Monroe playing with a Chihuahua in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 17, 1950.

A rare (undated) photo of Monroe lounging in Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

In bare feet, Monroe plays in a grassy field, circa 1955.

Monroe relaxing at home.

A 1955 image of Monroe posing by a window.

Monroe at the Henrietta award party at the Club Del Mar.

Monroe fixing her hair in at New York hotel in 1955.

Monroe taking a nap in New York City on March 24, 1955.

Monroe looking out from New York's Ambassador Hotel in 1955.

Monroe posing at a restaurant in New York City in 1955.

Monroe reads a script for a Clifford Odets movie, Clash by Night, for movie producer Jerry Wald.

Monroe dabs on some of Coco Chanel's famous perfume while getting ready to go see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In a famous quote, when asked what she wore to bed, the screen siren answered, "Chanel No. 5, of course."

Monroe has a smoke while relaxing in New York City.

In a New York restaurant in 1955, Monroe immerses herself in a book while reclining on a cozy couch.

Monroe chats with Dick Shepherd in the back of a cab in New York City.

An image from iconic fashion photographer Richard Avedon's sitting with Monroe on May 6, 1957.

Reporters hound Monroe on March 3, 1956 in Hollywood, Calif.

in 1956

circa 1952

at Idlewild Airport (now JFK International Airport)

Monroe reads at home