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Sci-Fi Writer's Memorabilia Goes Up For Sale
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We have one more auction to report today. Our last word in business is sci-fi extravaganza. The man credited with coining the term sci-fi passed away in December. Science fiction writer and literary agent Forrest Ackerman spent much of his 92 years collecting sci-fi and also horror novels, posters, costumes and film props. His collection will go in the block this spring, and it is expected to bring in about half a million dollars. That sale will include a signed, first-edition copy of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" and the ring that actor Bela Lugosi wore in the 1931 horror classic, "Dracula."
And that's the business news on MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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