Ron MacCloskey owns the largest collection of Frankenstein memorabilia on the East Coast. He has been collecting since he was seven years old. This year is the 200th anniversary of the original story written by Mary Shelley in 1816. It is also the 85th anniversary of the classic Universal movie starring Boris Karloff, made in 1931.
MacCloskey will be displaying some of his collection this year at the North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison. It is free and open to the public. The display will be opening at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30.
In addition to the art display, MacCloskey will be giving a seminar on “Everything Frankenstein” at the Clara Barton Library. It will take place on Oct. 27 (The Eve of Frankenstein Friday). It will start at 6:30 p.m. and it is free and open to the public.
This display and collection will be at the North Edison Public Library for the entire month of October. For more information, call the Edison library at 732-548-3045, or visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net.
