Eric Caidin
American collector of film memorabilia
About Eric Caidin
Lived 1952 – 2015 (aged 62). Eric Caidin was an American business owner and collecting.
Eric Caidin (December 7, 1952 – May 18, 2015) was an American collector of film memorabilia and owner of the Hollywood Book and Poster Company that he operated in various locales near or on Hollywood Boulevard from 1977 until it closed in 2015. Directors Quentin Tarantino, John Landis, J. J. Abrams and Joe Dante were among regulars who often browsed the racks of Caidin's eclectic movie memorabilia collection. Caidin died in Palm Springs at age 62.
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Who was Eric Caidin?
American collector of film memorabilia
When was Eric Caidin born?
Eric Caidin was born on 7 December 1952 in Los Angeles.
When did Eric Caidin die?
Eric Caidin died on 18 May 2015 in Palm Springs.
What was Eric Caidin's occupation?
Eric Caidin was a business owner and collecting.
What nationality was Eric Caidin?
Eric Caidin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Caidin. https://biography.guide/eric-caidin/
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