<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: Easier Said Than Done
Review: Be Marilyn? Seems like one of my friends thought I should at least try when they bought me this book for my birthday this year. Let me first say, I have always loved Marilyn Monroe as a charasmatic actress - but have never been overly concerned with "Marilyn the Myth"...this book, however, initially intended as a "how to" from people who loved me, turned out to be more.Intelligently crafted by Gailyn Addis, an unbelievably, almost uncanny Marilyn Look-a-like was clearly well researched, planned and written. The photographs of both the author (as Marilyn) and Marilyn herself, are worth the price of the book alone. And the "HOW TO" section...well let me tell you girls...instead of watching TV one night, get out your (eyemakeup) pencil sharpner and sit in front of a mirror with this book. You'll have fun, boost your image(blonds may not have more fun, but they sure can look like they are!)and maybe shake up your love life alittle. Okay, that's asking alot from a book called BE MARILYN -but give it a read, Marilyn would have!
Rating:
Summary: Easier Said Than Done
Review: Be Marilyn? Seems like one of my friends thought I should at least try when they bought me this book for my birthday this year. Let me first say, I have always loved Marilyn Monroe as a charasmatic actress - but have never been overly concerned with "Marilyn the Myth"...this book, however, initially intended as a "how to" from people who loved me, turned out to be more. Intelligently crafted by Gailyn Addis, an unbelievably, almost uncanny Marilyn Look-a-like was clearly well researched, planned and written. The photographs of both the author (as Marilyn) and Marilyn herself, are worth the price of the book alone. And the "HOW TO" section...well let me tell you girls...instead of watching TV one night, get out your (eyemakeup) pencil sharpner and sit in front of a mirror with this book. You'll have fun, boost your image(blonds may not have more fun, but they sure can look like they are!)and maybe shake up your love life alittle. Okay, that's asking alot from a book called BE MARILYN -but give it a read, Marilyn would have!
Rating: 
Summary: Cute, but a little dissapointing...
Review: For Marilyn fans, this book is a nice addition to a collection. I learned several neat facts and tid-bits about Marilyn's lifestyle, but it didn't focus on anything specific. It was more of a vague instruction manuel for impersonaters. It also focuses on the author's life just as much, if not more, as it does on Marilyn's. I was hoping to get a book on Marilyn's mannerisms and the like-- but I was disappointed. I'm glad it was a gift to me, and that I didn't have to pay for it myself.
Rating:
Summary: For those who are Marilyn fans, it's a treasure trove
Review: I bought the book as a gift for my daughter who is a huge Marilyn fan. I think she'll enjoy the pictures and insights on the actresses life. I had no idea there were so many Marilyn impersonators out there. Even though I'm not a Marilyn fan, it does help me understand what others found attractive about her.
Rating: 
Summary: Somewhat disappointing
Review: I found this book to be interesting but not that helpful. The authur Gailyn does not really go into detail on the how to's. Which was disappointing. In the book it states per one of Marilyns make-up artists that she knew tricks of the trade that no one knew & no one still does. This book really showcases Gailyn Addis not Marilyn Monroe. Many of the pics portrayed are of impersonators not Marilyn. I rated it a 3 star because it is interesting but not informational.
Rating: 
Summary: Great book for a Marilyn impersonator!
Review: I have been a Marilyn Impersonator for many years in my local area. Although I'm not working in the Las Vegas Legands shows and traveling the worlds as Gailyn is, I thought the book was very helpful to any aspiring Marilyn Impersonators or any fan wanting to learn more about the Marilyn style or image. The book is filled with many helpful tips on doing the Mailyn make up, wearing a wig, Marilyn costumes and style of clothes and heels, how to work an audience, makeing jokes, Being tasteful in keeping with the Marilyn image,How to make a portfolio, what movies to study,etc.. The book has many photo's of Gailyn as Marilyn (who does look alot like Marilyn), also Marilyn photos with little interesting stories about Marilyn singing to the troops in Korea and Happy Birthday to the President etc..Plus Gailyn tells her story of life as a MM impersonator and how she got started. Many stories were funny and cute like once when she sang "Heart Belongs to Daddy" and older man picked her up in the air and wanted to dance lol! I found the book to be very entertaining and fun. Although I would like to learn more about Marilyn's dance movements and walk and more details on her musical side. This book does cover the basics!
Rating:
Summary: Fun book on Marilyn's style....Highly recommended!!
Review: This is a fun fun read! Filled with photos of both the real MM & her many look-alikes (including Gailyn Addis who looks just like Marilyn!!). Definately worth adding to your collection, if you love Marilyn as I do. A truly unique book looking at both a legend & her beauty secrets.
<< 1 >>
| 
