SLIGHT CREASING ON THE SPINE & SOME FOXING DUE TO AGE....LARGE SIZE SOFT COVER-EXTRA POSTAGE COST FOR LARGER POST BAG INCLUDED IN BOOK PRICE"This was one of the first pictorial books on Marilyn devoted strictly to her legendary career not gossip or speculation. Very beautiful with several color photos and many rare shots. The late John Kobal was one of the best film writers of the 70's and well known for his vast photo collection. Also the first MM book to pay notice to the other blondes who followed in her wake with a photo of each of her major "imitators": Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Cleo Moore, Sheree North, etc.