Happy Halloween! Collector's Treasure of the Day

Mystery-Horror Cover Painting Original Art by Luis Dominguez

Happy Halloween! Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this moody Haunted House masterpiece by Luis Dominguez, likely painted for one of Western Publishing's many mystery-horror titles. Dominguez is an Argentine artist, who is best known for his American horror books of the 1960s and 1970s. Measuring an overall 15.5 x 22 inches, and painted on illustration board, the art is in Excellent condition. Provenance Russ Cochran Publishing. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Henry Winkler - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Happy Days Photo Hand-Signed by Henry Winkler and Linda Purl

Happy birthday to actor Henry Winkler, best known as as Fonzie in the sitcom Happy Days. Winkler currently stars as Sy Mittleman on Childrens Hospital. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph from Happy Days that has been hand-signed in person by stars Henry Winkler (Fonzie) and Linda Purl who played his steady girlfriend Ashley (1982 - 83). Purl is also best known as Ben Matlock's daughter on the TV series Matlock. Also pictured is the late actress Heather O'Rourke (1975-1988), who played Purl's daughter and was most famous as Carol Anne in the Poltergeist film trilogy. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photograph. Provenance Hollywood Show, Burbank. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dan Castellaneta - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Simpsons Print Signed by Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Happy birthday today to Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson, Abraham "Grampa" Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby and Hans Moleman! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color print from The Simpsons, which has been hand-signed by actors Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa). The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted show in television history. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photo. Provenance Julien's Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

We'd also like to take this opportunity to honor Castellaneta's co-star Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Edna Krabappel, who passed away this week. She will be missed.

Happy Birthday Weird Al - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Weird Al: The Book Hand-Signed by Weird Al Yankovic

Happy birthday to Weird Al Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop culture parody who has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed First Edition copy of Weird Al: The Book - the ultimate companion piece to an extraordinary career. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Dr. Timothy Leary - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Surfing the Conscious Nets Limited Edition Book Hand-Signed by Timothy Leary

Today marks the birthday of Dr. Timothy Leary (1920-1996), psychologist and writer known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited (print run 500) hardcover edition of Surfing the Conscious Nets that has been autographed by Leary. Crisp clear signature on a Very Fine copy. Graphics and paintings by lowbrow art master Robert Williams. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Carrie Fisher - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Carrie Fisher clowning on the set of Empire Strikes Back

Shopaholic Hand-Signed by Carrie Fisher

Happy birthday today to Carrie Fisher, best-selling author and actress known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed First Edition hardcover copy of her memoir, Shopaholic. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday to Carla Laemmle and Bela Lugosi - Collector's Treasures of the Day

Dracula Print Signed by Carla Laemmle and Bela Lugosi Autographed Photo

Happy Birthday to two Hollywood Legends from the 1931 film Dracula - Carla Laemmle, who turns 104 today, and Dracula himself, Bela Lugosi (1882-1956). The niece of Universal Pictures studio founder Carl Laemmle, Carla portrayed a passenger riding in a horse-drawn carriage with Renfield as he is traveling to Dracula's castle, and spoke the first lines of dialogue in the film. Our two Collector's Treasures of the Day are a 8 x 10 inch color print from the film hand-signed in person by Carla Laemmle and a vintage glossy 3.25 x 5 inch photo photograph that has been hand-signed by Lugosi with a blood-red fountain pen. Both include guaranteed of authenticity for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Trey Parker - Collector's Treasure of the Day

South Park Print Autographed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Happy birthday to Trey Parker, co-creator of the animated series South Park and the Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color print from South Park that has been hand-signed by Trey Parker and co-creator Matt Stone. Crisp clear signatures on a mint photo. Provenance Julien's Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dawn Wells - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Gilligan's Island Autographed Limited Edition Lithograph

Happy birthday to Dawn Wells, the actress best known for her role as Mary Ann on the TV sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964-1967). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this color limited edition 11 x 14 inch print of the Gilligan's Island cast signed by Bob Denver (Gilligan), Tina Louise (Ginger), Dawn Wells, and Russell Johnson (The Professor). In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Evel Knievel - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Evel Knievel Autographed Photo

Today marks the birthday of daredevil Evel Knievel (1938-2007),  one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this oversize 11 x 13 inch color photograph that has been hand-signed by the man named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the survivor of "most bones broken in a lifetime" (433). Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Bob Mould - Collector's Treasure of the Day

See a Little Light First Edition Autographed by Bob Mould

Happy birthday to Bob Mould, best known known as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the rock bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed first edition hardcover copy of Mould's memoir See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Penny Marshall - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Laverne & Shirley Cast Photo Autographed / Hand-Signed by Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, David Lander

Happy birthday today to filmmaker and actress Penny Marshall, best known as Laverne DeFazio on the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley (1976 - 1983) and as the director of the movies Big (1988), Awakenings (1990), and A League of Their Own (1992). Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photograph from Laverne & Shirley which has been hand-signed in person by stars Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, and David Lander. Provenance Hollywood Show Cast Reunion. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Roger Moore - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Bond on Bond Autographed by Roger Moore

Happy 86th birthday to actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for portraying James Bond in seven films and as Simon Templar in the TV series The Saint. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Bond On Bond: Reflections on 50 years of James Bond Movies hand-signed on the title page by Moore. This is the ultimate James Bond book, written by the ultimate insider, with all the affection and good humor he brought to the role. Brand new First Edition Hardcover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering John Lennon - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Beatles Hair Display Limited Edition - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Today marks the birthday of musician John Lennon (1940-1980), member of the Beatles, the most commercially successful and revered band in the history of popular music. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited edition display containing strands of hair from each member of the Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943-2001), and Ringo Starr. The hair was originally sold at Sotheby's on June 9, 1982, and was obtained by Datebook writer Marilyn Doerflier. The hair is presented under a 5 x 3 Plexiglas holder with a built-in certificate of authenticity, and a color image of the band on the reverse. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Highlights from Baby Tattooville 2013

Baby Tattooville is a weekend-long event celebrating the contemporary art community sponsored by the art books publishing house Baby Tattoo. We had the pleasure of participating for our third year and had a blast! The featured artists for 2013 were Alex Pardee, Chet Zar, Mitch O'Connell, Sylvia Ji, Travis Louie, KRK Ryden, Sucklord, Gris Grimly, Steven J. Daily, Olivia De Berardinis, Kathie Olivas, and Brandt Peters plus the "usual suspects" Luke Chueh, Brandi Milne, Coop, Ragnar, and Michael Hussar. What follows is a few photos from the weekend at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA plus some of our favorite goodies we brought home with us:

12-in-1 Limited Edition Print by the Baby Tattoo 2013 artists

Original Sketch by Alex Pardee

Limited Edition Badge by Olivia

Book Talk with artists Brandi Milne and Olivia De Berardinis with publishers Joel Beren and Bob Self

Self-Portrait by Brandi Milne

Self-Portrait by Brandt Peters

Self-Portrait by Coop

The Ramones Limited Edition print by Coop

Original Painting by Steven J. Daily

Original Art by Gris Grimly

Self-Portrait by Gris Grimly

Original Drawing by KRK Ryden in his new book Double Talk

Original Sketch by KRK Ryden

Krampus Limited Edition Print by Travis Louie

Original Self-Portrait by Luke Chueh

Luke Chueh and Sucklord

Limited Edition Print by Mitch O'Connell

Original Sketch by Mitch O'Connell

Original Sketch by Kathie Olivas

Original Sketch by Olivia

Limited Edition Print by Alex Pardee

Circus Punk Toss

Original Sketch by Ragnar

Original Sketch by Sylvia Ji

Original Sketch by Steven J. Daily

Original Art by Sucklord

Limited Edition Print by Silvia Ji

Original Sketch by Travis Louie

Original Sketch by Chet Zar in his book Black Magick

Limited Edition Magnet by Chet Zar

Original Sketch by Chet Zar

Collector's Calendar for October 2013

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UPCOMING CONVENTIONS

UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SIGNINGS

10/2/2013 8:00 PM at the 92nd Street Y. New York, NY.
10/3/2013 5:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
10/11/2013 7:00 PM at Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop - Bonita Avenue. La Verne, CA.
10/12/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball star, signing Streetball Crew Book One Sasquatch in the Paint

10/5/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
10/26/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Jim Carrey, star of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Ace Ventura" , signing his children's book How Rowland Rolls

10/6/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Lange, Oscar winning star of "Tootsie" and "Blue Sky", signing her children's book It's About a Little Bird

10/8/2013 7:00 PM at Dark Delicacies - West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA.
William Friedkin, Academy Award-winning director of "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist", signing the The Exorcist DVD

10/16/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
Anne Rice, author of "Interview with a Vampire", signing her book The Wolves of Midwinter 

10/18/2013 7:00 PM at Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.
Alex Cox, director of "Sid & Nancy" and "Repo Man", signing The President and the Provacateur

10/20/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Soleil Moon Frye, star of the "Punky Brewster" TV series, signing her book Let's Get This Party Started

10/21/2013 Noon at Barnes & Noble - Fifth Avenue. New York, NY.
Brian May, Queen guitarist, signing his book Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell

10/21/2013 7:30 PM at Tattered Cover - 16th Street. Denver, CO.
10/30/2013 7:00 PM at Anderson's Bookshop - West Jefferson Avenue. Naperville, IL.
Garrison Keillor, author and host of "Prairie Home Companion", signing his book of poetry O, What A Luxury

10/22/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
Donald Fagen, from the band Steely Dan, signing his book Eminent Hipsters

10/22/2013 Noon at Barnes & Noble – Fifth Avenue. New York, NY.
10/25/13 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Jenna Jameson, adult film star, signing her book Sugar 

10/23/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Union Square. New York, NY.
Alan Greenspan, former head of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, signing his book The Map and the Territory 

10/23/2013 4:30 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
John Lithgow, star of "The World According to Garp" and "Terms of Endearment", signing his children's book Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo

10/23/2013 7:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
10/24/2013 1:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - East 54th Street. New York, NY.
Tori Spelling, star of "Beverly Hills 90210", signing her book Spelling It Like It Is

10/24/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Broadway @ 82nd Street. New York, NY.
Gavin Macleod, star of "The Love Boat", signing his book This Is Your Captain Speaking

10/25/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
Ray Davies, lead singer of Kinks, signing his book Americana

10/25/2013 various screenings at Hollywood Blvd. Cinemas - West 75th Street. Woodridge, IL.
10/26/2013  various screenings at Hollywood Palms Cinemas- South Route 59. Naperville, IL.
10/27/2013  various screenings at Hollywood Blvd. Cinemas - West 75th Street. Woodridge, IL.
Robert Englund, star of "Nightmare on Elm Street", signing autographs.

10/29/2013 7:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
Tim Conway, comedian and star of "The Carol Burnett Show", signing his book What's So Funny?

10/29/2013 7:00 PM at Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.
Michael Madsen, star of "Reservoir Dogs", signing his book Expecting Rain

10/29/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – 86th & Lexington. New York, NY.
10/30/2013 7:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
Melissa Joan Hart, star of "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch", signing her book Melissa Explains It All

Information sometimes changes. Before showing up, please contact the event location to verify accuracy, and let us know if there are any errors in our listing. Thanks!

Remembering Tom Bosley - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Happy Days Cast Photo Signed by Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Anson Williams, Donny Most, Marion Ross, Erin Moran

Today marks the birthday of actor Tom Bosley (1927-2010), best known as Howard Cunningham on the long-running sitcom Happy Days, and the title character on the TV series Father Dowling Mysteries. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this cast photo autographed by the full cast of Happy Days at a reunion in 2009. At a beautiful presentation size of 10 by 12 1/2 inches, this is a rare opportunity to have a single piece signed by Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Donny Most, and Erin Moran. Provenance Hollywood Show in Burbank, CA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.