Thursday, April 30, 2015

Happy Birthday Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman Autographed Photo
Happy birthday to actress Cloris Leachman, winner of eight Primetime Emmy Awards (more than any other performer) and one Daytime Emmy Award. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for film The Last Picture Show (1971). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph from the Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein (1974) which has been hand signed in person by star Cloris Leachman. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Happy Birthday Willie Nelson

Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die Hand-Signed / Autographed by Willie Nelson and Kinky Friedman
Happy Birthday to country legend Willie Nelson! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Willie's book Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die. In it, he muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. First Edition Hardcover hand-signed in person by Willie Nelson (two times!) and Kinky Friedman. Fine unread condition. Accompanied by the book-signing event flyer. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Happy Birthday Jack Klugman

Tony And Me: A Story of Friendship Book Autographed by Jack Klugman
Today marks the birthday of actor Jack Klugman (1922 - 2012), best known for his television work including four appearances on The Twilight Zone and as Oscar Madison on The Odd Couple (1970-1975). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his autographed memoir Tony and Me which explores his real-life friendship with Odd Couple co-star Tony Randall. Fine first edition hardcover hand-signed by Jack Klugman. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Happy Birthday Channing Tatum

Jupiter Ascending Limited Edition Premiere Movie Poster Hand-Signed by Cast and Filmmakers
Happy birthday to actor Channing Tatum, best known for the title role in Magic Mike (2012), and as Greg Jenko in the action-comedy 21 Jump Street films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch Jupiter Ascending (2015) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster which has been personally by autographed directors / writers The Wachowskis (Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski) and stars Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean, Douglas Booth, and Tuppence Middleton. Very Fine condition. Limited edition of 50. Provenance World Premiere on January, 27th 2015 held at Sundance. Includes studio-affixed serial numbered hologram and Certificate of Authenticity. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Happy Birthday Meadowlark Lemon

Harlem Globetrotters Photo Signed by Meadowlark Lemon
Happy birthday to Meadowlark Lemon, known as the "Clown Prince" of the touring Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. He played in more than 16,000 games for the Globetrotters and is a 2003 inductee of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photo of Meadowlark Lemon.  Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Shirley Temple

Child Star Limited Edition Book Signed by Shirley Temple Black
Today marks the birthday of former child star and U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple Black (1928-2014), best known for her roles in such films as Heidi (1937), A Little Princess (1939), and The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed limited edition copy of her autobiography Child Star. In it, the Academy Award-winning actress describes what it was like growing up on the back lots and soundstages of Hollywood.  Fine unread condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Happy Birthday Bettie Page

Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend Signature Edition
Happy birthday to Pin-Up Queen Bettie Page (1923 - 2008), the ultimate girl-next-door, and one of the most popular Playboy centerfolds. Bettie Page challenged the conservative 1950s, posing as a fierce dominatrix, and earning both a cult underground following and a Senate Committee investigation. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend Signature Edition. The book chronicles Page's life and career, telling the incredible story of a woman who has left an indeliable mark on the history of popular culture. 500 photos. Hand-signed by Bettie Page. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Happy Birthday George Takei

Star Trek Cast Photo Signed by Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Walter Koenig
Happy birthday to actor and social activist George Takei, best known as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek television series and film franchise. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch cast photo from Star Trek which has been hand-signed by Takei, Nichelle Nichols (Uhura), and Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov). Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party Certificate of Authenticity.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Happy Birthday Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore Autographed Photo
Today marks the birthday of English actor, comedian, and musician Dudley Moore (1935 - 2002), best known for his work with Peter Cook, the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe, and comedies like Arthur (1981) and 10 (1979). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph which has been hand signed by Moore. Crisp clear signature on a fine glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Happy Birthday Edgar Wright

Scott Pilgrim vs the World Poster Signed by 6 Including Edgar Wright, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Michael Cera
Happy birthday to filmmaker Edgar Wright, best known for the the film adaptation of the comic book Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and for the "Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy" consisting of Shaun of the DeadHot Fuzz, and The World's End. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Scott Pilgrim vs. the World double-sided original one-sheet movie poster that has been hand-signed in person by director Edgar Wright, writer Bryan Lee O'Malley, and stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Johnny Simmons, and Satya Bhabha. 27 x 41 inches. Provenance American Cinematheque. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Happy Birthday Olivia Hussey

Romeo and Juliet Photo Hand-Signed by Olivia Hussey
Happy birthday to actress Olivia Hussey, best known for her role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's Academy Award-winning film version of Romeo and Juliet (1968) and the the horror classic Black Christmas (1974). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from Romeo and Juliet which has been hand-signed by Hussey. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Billy West

Futurama Print Hand-Signed by Billy West and Katey Sagal
Happy birthday to versatile voice actor Billy West, best known as the voice of both Ren and Stimpy on The Ren & Stimpy Show, several characters including the title character on the animated series Doug, and many of the voices on the sci-fi cartoon Futurama. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy print from Futurama which has been hand-signed in person by stars Billy West (Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Doctor Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan) and Katey Sagal (Leela). Crisp clear signatures on a mint print. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Farewell Herb Trimpe

Marvel Masterworks Hulk Limited Edition Book Signed by Herb Trimpe and Gary Friedrich
Farewell to comic book artist Herb Trimpe (1939 - 2015), who died Monday at the age of 75. Best known as the seminal 1970s artist on The Incredible Hulk, Trimpe was the first artist to draw  the character Wolverine for publication. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk hand-signed on the title page by writer Gary Friedrich and illustrator Herb Trimpe.  Included are the Hulk stories from Tales to Astonish issues 80 - 101 and also Hulk #102. Hardcover limited to 1350 copies and in Fine Condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Happy Birthday Daniel Clowes

The Death-Ray Book Signed by Daniel Clowes
Happy birthday to cartoonist Daniel Clowes, best known for his anthology comic Eightball and two of the self-contained narratives which have been adapted into the films Ghost World (2001) and Art School Confidential (2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of his book The Death-Ray. With subtle comedy, deft mastery, and an obvious affection for the bold pop-art exuberance of comic book design, Daniel Clowes delivers a contemporary meditation on the darkness of the human psyche. Brand new First Edition hardcover with bookplate hand-signed by Daniel Clowes. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Ron Perlman

Hellboy One-Sheet Movie Poster Hand-Signed by Ron Perlman
Happy birthday to actor Ron Perlman, best known as Vincent in the television series Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990), as the title role in Hellboy (2004) and its sequel Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), and as Clarence "Clay" Morrow in TV series Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch Hellboy Double-Sided Original Movie Poster from the Guillermo del Toro film which has been personally autographed by star Ron Perlman. Mint condition. Affixed with serial numbered hologram and includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Perlman signing poster.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Happy Birthday John Schneider

Actor John Schneider with Collector's Shangri-La proprietor Kevin Segall
Happy birthday to actor John Schneider, best known as Bo Duke from the popular action-adventure TV series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) and as Jonathan Kent from the series Smallville (2001-2011). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the top 8 x10 inch color photo from The Dukes of Hazzard which has been hand-signed in person by Schneider.  Provenance Days of the Dead Convention 9/2014. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Farewell Stan Freberg

Stan Freberg with the Original Cast Hand-Signed Photo
Farewell to voice actor, puppeteer, and comedian Stan Freberg (1926-2015), who passed away today at the age of 88. This 8 x 10 inch photograph has been hand-signed in person by Freberg, best known for his novelty albums for Capitol Records, his radio show The Stan Freberg Show, and for Bob Clampett's puppet television show Time for Beanie. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell James Best

The Dukes of Hazzard Cast and Creator Autographed Die-Cast 1:18 General Lee

Farewell to actor James Best (1926-2015), remembered for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane from from the classic 1980s TV series The Dukes of Hazzard. Best died of complications from pneumonia last night at the age of 88. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 1:18 scale General Lee die-cast car from the show that was personally autographed by cast members John Schneider as Bo Duke, Tom Wopat as Luke Duke, Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke, James Best as Rosco P. Coltrane, Sonny Shroyer as Deputy Enos Strate, Rick Hurst as Deputy Cletus Hogg, Don Pedro Colley as Sheriff Little and the car's creator, George Barris. Made in stunning detail with exceptional craftsmanship, this museum piece comes affixed with a serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring a picture of each cast member signing car. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Happy Easter

Dennis The Menace Comic Strip Original Art Signed by Hank Ketcham
Happy Easter! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original hand-inked single panel Dennis The Menace daily comic strip dated 3/29/1986, on white sheet of 7.5 x 9.5 heavy stock paper. Captioned in ink "This is the guy I was telling you about! He's the one who lays the Easter Eggs!" Signed by creator Hank Ketcham (1920-2001), who wrote and drew the strip from 1951 to 1994. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Happy Birthday Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins Autographed Photo
Today marks the birthday of actor and singer Anthony Perkins (1932 - 1992), best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) and its three sequels. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy hand-signed photo of Anthony Perkins. Crisp clear signature on a Fine photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Happy Birthday Clark Gregg

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Photo Hand-Signed By Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Elizabeth Henstridge
Happy birthday to actor Clark Gregg, best known for his role as Phil Coulson in the films Iron Man (2008), Thor (2011), and The Avengers (2012), and in the television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this striking color glossy 11 x 14 inch photo from Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that has been personally autographed by stars Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), Ming-Na Wen (Agent May), Brett Dalton (Agent Ward), and Elizabeth Henstridge (Agent Simmons). Comes affixed with a serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring pictures of each cast member autographing the photo. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Happy Birthday Debbie Reynolds

That's Entertainment Collection Signed by Fred Astaire, Johnny Weismuller, Jimmy Durante, Debbie Reynolds, George Burns, Buddy Ebsen, Dan Dailey
Happy birthday to actress, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds best known for her roles in such films as Singin' in the Rain (1952). A noted collector of film memorabilia, she recently received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this multi-signed press kit for the MGM film That's Entertainment. It contains production notes, photocopies of payroll sheets, two tickets to MGM's Golden Anniversary Reunion Ball, as well as a menu to the event, signed and inscribed to famed Variety Columnist Army Archerd (1919-2009) on the menu by seven actors and actresses: Fred Astaire (1899 - 1987), Johnny Weismuller (1904 - 1984) Jimmy Durante (1893 - 1980), Debbie Reynolds, George Burns (1896 - 1996), Buddy Ebsen (1908 - 2003), and Dan Dailey (1913 - 1978). Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.