After the success of the biographies of Frida Kahlo and David Bowie, Maria Hesse, with a fan base of more than 200,000 readers, reveals Marilyn to us as we have never seen her. Maria Hesse's style has become very recognizable and she was chosen by Taschen as one of the 100 best illustrators in the world. After more than a year of research, she brings readers a story that will shatter all clichés. Marilyn Monroe was one of the greatest icons of the 20th century, the most popular face of all time. She was loved by the public, directors, writers and the US President himself. However, she died alone at the age of thirty-six. Who was Norma Jean Baker really? The most famous actress in the history of cinema, the sex symbol of an entire era, the prototype of a stupid blonde, who hid an interesting personality in her soul, which still remains unknown. Maria Hesse made the soul of Marilyn Monroe blossom, a woman who broke all the rules and norms and deserves today, to be remembered more than ever for her talent, sensitivity, intelligence and all the barriers she was able to overcome.