Hello, welcome to the first post of the Monroe Report, this blog is for all things related to Marilyn Monroe. I have been collecting Marilyn Monroe items for over 20 years and have over 200 books in my collection as well as more than 40 documentaries and all of her films.

The purpose of this blog is to review all the books I can on Marilyn, new and old, her films, documentaries, plays (if I can attend) and other collectible items. As well as bring to you all other kinds of Marilyn News.

As I am based in the UK the majority of the items reviewed will be UK editions although I do collect things from other countries as well.

I want all her fans to have a resource that advises them on the books about her – good and bad, that way they can make an informed decision as to whether or not to spend their hard earned cash on them.

When I first became a fan I was unaware of any other fans, I knew of no fan clubs and the list of books I had came from other books and documentaries.

I have some of the worst books on her in my collection (some only recently published) but I also have some of the best. My intention is to buy all the books I can, so a fan just starting out doesn't have to take a risk and end up with a book filled with incorrect information.

I will provide a list of the must have books and the ones that should be avoided and then I will review them all and explain why some books are best left in the bargain bin.

I will also use real quotes. In the last few year an abundance of fake quotes have swamped the internet, and are now attributed to Marilyn even by the most conscientious of researchers – and don’t get me started on the fake photos!!!!

So feel free to check back to see what items I am listing or reviewing and please leave your thoughts and comments.