Happy Birthday Val Kilmer - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Doors Photo Autographed by Val Kilmer

Happy birthday to actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in Top Secret! (1984), Real Genius (1985), Top Gun (1986), The Doors (1991), and Batman Forever (1995). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from the Oliver Stone film The Doors which has been hand-signed in person by Kilmer as Jim Morrison. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Mary Tyler Moore - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Mary Tyler Moore Show Cast Photo Signed by Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper

Happy birthday to Mary Tyler Moore, best known as Mary Richards in The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77) and as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–66). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11 x 14 cast photo, hand-signed in black felt tip by Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod, and Valerie Harper. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Stan Lee - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966 / Avengers #1 Signed by Stan Lee

Happy 91st Birthday to Stan "The Man" Lee, pop culture icon and co-creator of  Spider-Man (with Steve Ditko), Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, X-Men, and the Avengers (with Jack Kirby, pictured here). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this CGC Signature Series copy of  Top 20 Silver age book Avengers #1 (Marvel, 1963). This incredible issue features the origin and first appearance of the Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, + Wasp), plus appearances by Loki, the Teen Brigade, and the Fantastic Four. Excelsior!

Happy Birthday Caroll Spinney - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Sesame Street Photo Autographed by Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch

Happy 80th birthday to Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer most famous as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color picture of Spinney with Oscar, hand-signed in person by Spinney (and Oscar!). Crisp clear signature on a mint photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Holidays from Collector's Shangri-La - Collector's Treasure of the Day

T'was the Night Before Christmas Limited Edition Print Signed by Olivia De Berardinis and Bettie Page

Happy Holidays from Collector's Shangri-La! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this beautiful Christmas-themed portrait of pin-up queen Bettie Page (1923 - 2008) by Playboy Magazine contributor Olivia De Berardinis entitled "T'was the Night Before Christmas" was published by Robert Bane Fine Art. Hand-signed by both Olivia and Page. 11 x 11 inches heavy stock giclée print. Number 2 in a edition of 100. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Corey Haim - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Corey Haim Autographed Photo

Today marks the birthday of Canadian actor Corey Haim  (1971 - 2010), best known as a 1980s teen idol and for his roles in the films Lucas (1986), License to Drive (1988), and The Lost Boys (1987). Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph hand-signed in person by Corey Haim. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Richard Scarry Original Christmas Golden Books Cover Art

The Santa Claus Golden Shape Book Original Cover Art by Richard Scarry

Yes, Virginia, there's still time to place your order for last minute gifts! We guarantee delivery within the U.S.A. in time for Christmas for all in-stock items! Simply order at CollectorsShangri-La.com by December 19. In the spirit of the season, our Collector's Treasure of the day is the original cover art by Richard Scarry (1919-1994) for the classic 1965 Golden children's book The Santa Claus Book. A best-selling children's author and illustrator, Scarry is perhaps best known for his series of books was about Busytown. This 10 x 11.5 inch illustration is in Very Good condition. Vintage book is included. Provenance Western Printing/Golden Book archive.

Thanks to Magicians Penn and Teller for our Latest Voicemail Greeting!

Our sincere thanks go out to eccentric magicians Penn and Teller - Las Vegas superstars and hosts of the Showtime series Bulls**t!  They've provided the latest outgoing voicemail greeting for Collector's Shangri-La. If you call us and we're unavailable to answer, you'll hear an abbreviated version but if you want to hear their "director's cut" check it out at our new YouTube channel! While you're there, take a listen to our previous greeting recorded by filmmaker John Waters.

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

Bob Barker Autographed Photo

Happy 90th birthday to Bob Barker, best known as the host of Truth or Consequences (1956 - 1974) and the host of The Price Is Right (1972 - 2007), the longest-running daytime game show in TV history. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day this 8 x 10 inch black and white photo has been hand-signed by the game show pioneer. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy birthday to Kirk Douglas - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Kirk Douglas Autographed Photo

Happy 97th birthday to actor Kirk Douglas, best known for his films 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), Lust for Life (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), and Spartacus (1960). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph hand-signed by the Hollywood screen legend. Autographed fine vintage glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Walt Disney - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Walt Disney reads to his grandson / Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse in Color Signed by Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson

Today marks the birthday of Walt Disney (1901-1966), animation pioneer and founder of Disney Studios and Theme Parks. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited edition book, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse in Color signed by Carl Barks (1901 - 2000) and Floyd Gottfredson (1905 - 1986). Barks was an American Disney Studio illustrator and comic book creator who invented Duckburg and many of its inhabitants, such as Scrooge McDuck, the Beagle Boys, and Gyro Gearloose. Gottfredson was an American cartoonist best known for his defining work on the Mickey Mouse comic strip. Prescott, AZ: Another Rainbow Publishing, [1988]. Special edition limited to 3,000 copies, this being number 992, signed by Floyd Gottfredson and Carl Barks; with a picture disc containing an interview with Gottfredson and Barks conducted in the spring of 1983. Oblong folio. 248 pages. Fine in acetate cover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jeff Bridges - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Dude and the Zen Master Book Autographed by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman

Happy birthday to Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, The Fisher King, The Big Lebowski). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed First Edition of his book, The Dude and the Zen Master. For more than a decade, Bridges and his buddhist teacher, renowned Roshi Bernie Glassman, have been close friends and this book captures their freewheeling dialogue about life, laughter, and the movies with a charm and bonhomie. Throughout, their remarkable humanism reminds us of the importance of doing good in a difficult world. Hand-signed on the title page by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman. Accompanied by the book-signing event flyer. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for December 2013

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

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UPCOMING CONVENTIONS

  

UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SIGNINGS

12/2/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Edinger Avenue. Huntington Beach, CA.
Buzz Aldrin, second astronaut to walk on the Moon, signing his book Mission To Mars

12/2/2013 7:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.

Gloria Gaynor, disco star, signing her book We Will Survive

12/3/2013 7:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.

Peter Max, pop artist, signing his book The Universe of Peter Max

12/4/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.

Stevie Nicks, member of the rock band Fleetwood Mac, signing her documentary In Your Dreams 

12/19/2013 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. J - Julius Erving, ground-breaking basketball player, signing his book Dr. J: The Autobiography

Happy Birthday Ozzy Osbourne - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Ozzy clowning with Kermit the Frog / I Am Ozzy First Edition Autographed by Ozzy Osbourne

Happy birthday to Ozzy Osbourne, the English musician-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of Black Sabbath and star of the Osbournes television show. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this First Edition hardcover copy of his memoir, I Am Ozzy, hand-signed on the title page.  Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Sarah Silverman - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee Book Autographed by Sarah Silverman

Happy birthday to comedian Sarah Silverman, best known for her stand-up performances and television series The Sarah Silverman Program. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a First Edition hand-signed copy of her hilarious memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. Brand new hardcover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La