Happy Birthday to Animator Sally Cruikshank - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Face Like A Frog Complete Production Cel Set-Up with Background Signed by Sally Cruikshank

Happy birthday to animator Sally Cruikshank whose work includes short films for Sesame Street, and whose short Quasi at the Quackadero (1975) was inducted into the United States National Film Registry. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this production cel set-up including hand-painted background for her colorful, surrealistic film Face Like a Frog (1987). Gouache on 4 untrimmed animation cel sheets, 10.5 x 12.5 with an image size of approximately 9 x 12 inches. The film features music by Danny Elfman performed by Oingo Boingo (credited as The Mystic Knights). Hand-Signed by Sally Cruikshank. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Cyndi Lauper - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir Hand-Signed by Cyndi Lauper

Happy birthday to Grammy Award-winning pop music star Cyndi Lauper! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed First Edition hardcover copy of Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir. In this book, the legendary and iconic singer-songwriter offers a poignant account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar - from her years growing up in Queens, New York, to the making of enduring hits like “Time After Time,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “True Colors,” to becoming an actress, a mother, an outspoken activist, and maintaining a music career that has lasted more than thirty years. Brand new. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday to Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Family Ties Cast Photo Signed by Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross

Happy birthday to actors Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, best known as the parents on the popular 1980s tv series Family Ties. Coincidentally, both were born on the same day: June 21, 1947. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color Family Ties photograph from that has been hand-signed by both stars. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Martin Landau - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Mission Impossible Cast Photo Signed by Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Peter Lupus

Happy 85th birthday to actor Martin Landau, best known for his roles on the television shows Mission: Impossible and Space: 1999 as well as his Oscar-winning portrayal of Bela Lugosi in Tim Burton's film Ed Wood (1994). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from the classic action adventure television series Mission Impossible that has been hand signed by the late Peter Graves (1926 - 2010), Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, and Peter Lupus. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell Carla Laemmle - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Phantom of the Opera Photo Hand-Signed by Carla Laemmle

Farewell to actress Carla Laemmle (1909-2014), who passed away yesterday at the age of 104. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph from The Phantom of the Opera (1925) that has been autographed by Laemmle who played a ballet dancer in the silent film starring Lon Chaney. She was the niece of Universal Studio head Carl Laemmle, and was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Gene Wilder - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The World's Greatest Lover (1977) / Kiss Me Like A Stranger Limited Edition Book Signed by Gene Wilder

Happy birthday to actor Gene Wilder, best known for his roles in the films Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers, Silver Streak, and Young Frankenstein. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this leather-bound hand-signed limited edition of his memoir Kiss Me Like A Stranger.  In it, Wilder opens up to write about his life, his creative process, the art of acting, and his passionate and tragic relationship with actress Gilda Radner.  Brand new unread condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Maurice Sendak - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Dracula Limited Edition Print Signed by Maurice Sendak

Today marks the birthday of Maurice Sendak (1928 - 2012), the incomparable writer and illustrator of children's literature, best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are (1963). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a rare broadside with full-color design for the centenary exhibition of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula at the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Printed on fine textured drawing paper, autographed by Maurice Sendak in ink and limited to 100 numbered copies.

Herman Melville’s Pierre Dustjacket Design Color Proof Signed by Maurice Sendak

Brothers Grimm Limited Edition Print Signed by Maurice Sendak

Happy Birthday Robert Englund - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Nightmare on Elm Street Photo Signed by Robert Englund

Happy birthday to actor Robert Englund, best known as Freddy Krueger from the Wes Craven horror franchise Nightmare On Elm Street. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photo hand-signed by Englund. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for June 2014

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events.

Our June Collector’s Calendar includes Wizard World Philadelphia, Eternal Con, and Terror Con, plus signings with Nathan Fillion, Matt Smith, John Carpenter, Boris Vallejo, and many more!

UPCOMING EVENTS -  GOOGLE CALENDAR
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