The Essential Marilyn Monroe compiles images across 50 sessions between Marilyn Monroe and her photographer and friend Milton H. Greene into one, luxurious book.  With 280 photographs, including many never-before-published and unseen images, newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene's Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. From film sets to the bedroom, at home, and at play, the book is a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse.

In celebration of an actor who was always cool, Paul Newman: Blue Eyed Cool captures one of America's most iconic stars, seen through the lens of six top celebrity photographers. With never-before-seen images of Newman on stage, on set, and while racing, this book captures the essence of Newman's charm and charisma. Images from Milton Greene, Terry O'Neill, Eva Sereny, Al Satterwhite, Lawrence Fried and Douglas Kirkland are combined with the photographers' raw and unvarnished commentary to create a must-have book for fans who see in in the actor's work and in his life, a true hero.

Sammy Davis Jr. is photographed smiling at his reflection as he makes a call from backstage of his Broadway performance in 1965. As part of the Rat Pack, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Davis was also known for films like Ocean's 11 and Sergeants 3.

American actor Steve McQueen is photographed next to his CJ5 Jeep in the hills of Baja California, Mexico in 1969. Nicknamed the "King of Cool,"  McQueen's antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the counterculture of the 1960s, made him a top box-office draw for his films of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Audrey Hepburn wears a sailor costume in a publicity shot for Gigi at New York's Barrymore Theatre for Life magazine in November of 1951. The show would later be turned into a movie that was awarded nine Oscars.

Actress Marilyn Monroe is wears blue pedal pushers and a matching blouse from Jax as she laughs for the camera.  The image was taken as part of a series done in photographer Milton Greene’s new studio in New York City in September of 1954. 

Jean Patchett is photographed wearing a black and white striped swimsuit and floppy hat during a photoshoot in 1953. A leading model for over three decades, Patchett was one of the most booked and best known models of that era.

Marilyn Monroe poses during an editorial photo-shoot for Look magazine in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles in 1953. This photoshoot would be the beginning of a beautiful friendship between the photographer and his subject. 

Marilyn Monroe at Milton’s New York studio at 480 Lexington. This was one of four images that the Franklin Mint used to create a Limited Edition porcelain Marilyn Monroe doll.

Marlene Dietrich poses during a photoshoot in a in studio in New York in 1952. With notable films such as Shanghai Express and Manpower, the German-American actress is considered to be one of the most famous stars of the 30s and 40s.

Swedish-Italian actress Anita Ekberg smokes a cigarette while wrapped in fur during a photoshoot. Ekberg found success as the winner of Miss Sweden at a young age before competing in Miss Universe through which she, as one of six finalists, earned a starlet's contract with Universal Studios in 1951. 

Sammy Davis Jr jumps during a photoshoot for his first album cover in 1955. As part of the Rat Pack, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Davis was also known for films like Ocean's 11 and Sergeants 3.

Audrey Hepburn is photographed for Life magazine during the filming of Sabrina in Malibu in September of 1953. The role came following the success of her performance in Roman Holiday and would see Hepburn nominated for an Academy Award and take home a BAFTA.

Audrey Hepburn is photographed in the Roman countryside during the filming of War and Peace, in August of 1955. The film would see Hepburn nominated for a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and New York Film Critics Circle Award for her performance as Natasha. 

Marilyn Monroe poses in a studio in a ballerina dress by fashion designer Anne Klein as part of the ‘Ballerina’ series, one of Greene and Monroe’s most recognizable collaborations, New York, October 1954.

Marilyn Monroe poses in a studio in a ballerina dress by fashion designer Anne Klein as part of the ‘Ballerina’ series, one of Greene and Monroe’s most recognizable collaborations, New York, October 1954.

Marilyn Monroe lovingly snuggles with a Pekinese dog in an editorial photo-shoot or Look magazine at Greene’s studio, New York, NY, March 1955. Over the years Greene and Monroe formed as close friendship with the actress living at the photographer's family home on and off for two years before the pair formed Marilyn Monroe Productions. 

Actress Marilyn Monroe is wears blue pedal pushers and a matching blouse from Jax as she poses for the camera.  The image was taken as part of a series done in photographer Milton Greene’s new studio in New York City in September of 1954.

Marilyn Monroe is photographed laying in bed with a gold cup at the guest villa of Joseph Schenk’s Beverly Hills estate in October, 1953. Schenk, one of the creators of Twentieth Century Pictures and chairman of 20th Century Fox, was one of the most powerful people in the film business at the time and played a key role in launching Monroe's career.

Alfred Hitchcock leaning out a window’s plane. Milton was contracted by American Airlines to pitch a celebrity series ad campaign. A medley of stars were photographed including Alfred Hitchcock in 1959.

Then Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly is photographed leaning on a piano while holding a red scarf for Look magazine in 1953. Before she married into the royal family at the age of 26, Kelly was an actress and starred in several prominent movies including three by renowned filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor are photographed on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the House of Parliament in London in 1963. Known for being one of Hollywood's most flashy couples, Taylor and Burton were married the following year until they divorced in 1974 before marrying again in 1975 for one year only.

Catherine Cassidy wears vintage fashion for a Life Magazine photoshoot in 1950. Cassidy had a career of acting and modeling, splitting time between New York and her hometown of Los Angeles.

Marilyn Monroe at a cocktail party at the photographer's family home in Beverly Glen, Los Angeles in June, 1956. The party included a host of reporters and press and was the first occasion Marilyn wore the iconic Nardiello black satin spaghetti strap cocktail dress.