Germany’s VIP Entertainment and Merchandising was appointed the exclusive licensing agent for Europe for more than 5,000 additional Marilyn Monroe photos. The collection includes the 12 rare nude photos of Monroe taken by photographer Tom Kelley, including the shot that would later serve as the centerfold for the first issue of Playboy magazine. Legendary fashion photographer Milton Greene shot the remainder of the photos.

“We are extremely proud to have been appointed the exclusive agents for Europe and are very positive that this fresh artwork will add new licensed products and volume to the market,” says Michael A. Lou, CEO, VIP Entertainment and Merchandising. Lou has personally represented VIP’s Marilyn Monroe photo archive for more than 20 years.