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.