Topic: Auctions

They're Not Going to Auction Reagan's Blood After All

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Mad supply-side scientists wanting to clone Ronald Reagan will have to get their source DNA somewhere else, as an auction house selling a sample of the Gipper's blood has decided to cancel the sale.

By Dashiell Bennett

May 3, 2012

'The Scream' Sets a New Record with a $120 Million Sale

An unknown bidder paid $119.9 million for Edvard Munch's iconic painting last night, setting a world record for the highest price ever paid for a single work of art.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 6, 2012

The Most Expensive Book in the World; In Defense of Celebrity Memoirs

Today in books: The bidding for a rare copy of John James Audubon's Birds of North America is expected to top $10 million, National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward signs a deal for a new novel, and director Chris Columbus is getting into the young adult literature game.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 24, 2011

What the Tweet?

Pumpkins, Bees, and a Famous Tooth

Here at The Atlantic Wire, we respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. Sometimes, though, we have no idea what they're talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorites.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 14, 2011

Asking Price for New J.D. Salinger Letter: Just Over $1,666 a Word

Also in literary news: Short stories on Twitter hopefully will save short stories on the radio

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 14, 2011

Anonymous Bidder Nabs Jane Austen Manuscript for $1.6 Million

The 68-page manuscript just sold at a London auction house

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By Adam Martin

Jun 15, 2011

Buy a Date With Julian Assange

As the Wikileaks founder's legal fees mount, he's resorting to gimmicky fundraisers

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