Marilyn Monroe Collectibles: A Comprehensive Guide To The Memorabilia Of An American Legend [Paperback]

Clark Kidder (Author)

Book Description

Series: The confident collector | Publication Date: November 9, 1999

Remembering Marilyn

More than thirty-five years after her tragic death, Marilyn Monroe is one of the hottest stars of the collectibles business. Although Marilyn Monroe's career spanned just sixteen years, it generated a huge number and variety of collectibles, which are now commanding record at auction houses around the world.

The quintessential guide to this sensational star, Marilyn Monroe Collectibles offers up-to-the-minute prices on everything Monroe, from paper collectibles, books, dolls, plaques and plates to stamps, calendars, advertising, movie and record collectibles, and more.

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About the Author

Clark Kidder has been a collector of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for more than fifteen years, placing him among the top ten collectors in the world. Clark lives with his wife, Linda, and sons, Robby and Nathan, in Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Avon Books (P); 8 Color Pages edition (November 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038079909X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380799091
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Clark Kidder resides in southern Wisconsin. He is a freelance writer for International publications, and has authored several books, including Marilyn Monroe UnCovers (Quon Editions, 1994); Marilyn Monroe Cover To Cover (Krause Publications, Inc., 1999); Marilyn Monroe Collectibles (HarperCollins, 1999); Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo (Heritage Books, Inc., 2001); Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia (Krause Publications, Inc., 2001); Marilyn Monroe Cover To Cover, 2nd Ed. (Krause Publications, Inc., 2003); A Genealogy of the Wood Family (Family Tree Publishers, 2003, and Higginson Book Company, 2007); A Genealogy of the Butts/Butz Family (Higginson Book Company, 2007), and The Brave Journey of an Orphan Train Rider (2008). His magazine articles have appeared in The Wisconsin Magazine of History, Family Tree Magazine, Fancy Fowl (in England), Avicultura (in Holland), and Poultry Press. Kidder was the recipient of the Hesseltine Award in 2004 for his article titled West by Orphan Train, which appeared in the Winter 2003-2004 issue of the Wisconsin Magazine of History. Kidder has been interviewed by numerous reporters for articles in such newspapers as the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune. He has appeared on MSNBC, PAX, and WGN television, as well as numerous radio shows around the nation. Kidder was host of his own television show called Book Talk on JATV, in Janesville, Wisconsin. In addition, he has provided consultation and photographs for documentaries and television shows produced by CBS, and October Films in London, England.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very unique and informative book., December 13, 1999

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gerry (New York, N.Y. U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marilyn Monroe Collectibles: A Comprehensive Guide To The Memorabilia Of An American Legend (Paperback)

this book was very informative and well done with pictures too. i have been collecting for almost 20 years and i never heard of half the items in there. it is amazing. never saw a book on marilyn like it! very well researched

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Marilyn Monroe Collectibles: A Comprehensive Guide To The Memorabilia Of An American Legend (Paperback)

Finally at last, a complete price guide on Marilyn Monroe! A truly comprehensive guide indeed and a must have for all who collect on Marilyn! Excellent job throughout! You won't regret it!