Friday, May 29, 2015

Happy Birthday Danny Elfman

Mars Attacks! Photo Autographed Hand-Signed by Tim Burton and Danny Elfman
Happy birthday to prolific film soundtrack composer Danny Elfman, also well known as the lead singer and songwriter of Oingo Boingo. He created the The Simpsons main title theme as well as the scores of the majority of Tim Burton's films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo from the science fiction film Mars Attacks! (1996) which has been hand-signed by director Tim Burton and Elfman. Provenance from production crew member. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Happy Birthday Ian Fleming

Bond On Bond Autographed by Sir Roger Moore
Happy birthday to Ian Fleming (1908 - 1964), English author, journalist and naval intelligence officer, best known for his James Bond series of spy novels. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the book Bond on Bond: Reflections of 50 Years of James Bond Movies hand-signed by Bond himself, actor Sir Roger 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 hand-signed by Moore. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Happy Birthday Christopher Lee

Tall, Dark and Gruesome Autographed by Christopher Lee
Happy 93rd birthday to actor Christopher Lee, best known for his roles in many Hammer Horror films, the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001-2003), The Hobbit film trilogy (2012-2014), and the Star Wars prequel films (2002 and 2005). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed copy of his memoir Tall, Dark and Gruesome. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Happy Birthday Pam Grier

Coffy Photo Signed by Pam Grier
Happy birthday to actress Pam Grier, best known for her roles in the blaxploitation classics Coffy (1973), Foxy Brown (1974) and Sheba Baby (1975) as well as Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown (1997). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo from Coffy that has been hand-signed in person by Grier. Crisp clear signature on a mint photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day

Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Poster Autographed by Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Stanley Tucci, Joe Johnston, Kevin Feige, Christopher Markus
Happy Memorial Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) movie poster that has been hand-signed by stars Chris Evans (Captain America / Steve Rogers), Sebastian Stan (James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes), Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Stanley Tucci (Dr. Abraham Erskine), director Joe Johnston, producer Kevin Feige and screenwriter Christopher Markus. 27 x 39 inches. Provenance Marvel Studios. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Joan Collins

Batman Photo Autographed by Joan Collins
Happy birthday to English actress Joan Collins, best known as the vengeful Alexis Carrington Colby in the 1980s television soap opera Dynasty. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch autographed photo of Joan Collins as the Siren from the 1960s Batman TV series. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy color photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Happy Birthday Jimmy Stewart

Film Stars of the 20th Century Limited Edition Poster - Autographed by 54 including Jimmy Stewart
Happy birthday to Academy Award-winning actor James Stewart (1908-1997), best known for his roles in such films as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), and Harvey (1950). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this large and impressive lithograph loaded with Hollywood legends and printed in an limited edition of just 100. Includes dozens of photos of some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars and has been signed 54 times in black felt tip pen, with each star signing near their photo in many instances. Signatures of note include - Janet Leigh, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, Cesar Romero, Kirk Douglas, Jane Russell, Jackie Cooper, Buddy Ebsen, Tippi Hedren (who has signed three times, adding Birds sketches), Roddy McDowall, Gene Kelly, Robert Mitchum, Virginia Mayo, Cab Calloway, Gale Storm, June Allyson, June Haver, Joan Leslie, Margaret O'Brien, Ann Rutherford, Kathryn Grayson, Jane Winters, Jane Wyatt, Penny Singleton, Sylvia Sidney, Johnny Sheffield, and several others. 24.25 x30 inches. Includes Hake's Americana COA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La

Monday, May 18, 2015

Happy Birthday Mark Mothersbaugh

Myopia Autographed by Mark Mothersbaugh
Happy birthday to Mark Mothersbaugh, prolific visual artist and counder of the seminal New Wave band DEVO. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of his artist monograph, Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia. The book features a lifetime of his creative inventions from the beginning of his artistic career in the 1970s to his most recent work, including early postcards, screen prints, decals, and DEVO ephemera as well as later paintings, photographs (such as the celebrated Beautiful Mutants series), sculpture, and rugs. This unread hardcover First Edition has been hand-signed in person by Mark Mothersbaugh. Provenance 2014 bookstore signing. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Happy Birthday Sugar Ray Leonard

The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Book Autographed by Sugar Ray Leonard
Happy birthday to boxer Sugar Ray Leonard! A National Golden Gloves champion in 1973 and 1974,  Leonard won a gold medal for the United States in the 1976 Olympics. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his autographed memoir The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring. Brand new First Edition hardcover hand-signed by Sugar Ray Leonard. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Danny Trejo

Machete Kills Poster Autographed By Danny Trejo and Michelle Rodriguez 
Happy birthday to actor Danny Trejo! Best known in his role as Machete, Trejo originally developed the character with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez for the Spy Kids movie series and expanded it in the Grindhouse (2007) fake trailer, and the Machete (2010) and Machete Kills (2013) films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this striking color glossy 16 x 24 inch poster from Machete Kills which has been personally autographed by stars Danny Trejo and Michelle Rodriguez (as "She"). Comes affixed with a serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring pictures of Trejo and Rodriguez autographing the poster. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Happy Birthday Nicholas Hammond

Vintage Amazing Spider-Man Bank Autographed by Nicholas Hammond
Happy birthday to Nicholas Hammond, the American-born Australian actor best known for his roles as Friedrich von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music, and as Peter Parker/Spider-Man on the CBS television series The Amazing Spider-Man and 'Spidey Super Stories' segments from The Electric Company. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 16 inch vintage 1978 plastic Spider-Man bank that has been hand-signed by Hammond. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Happy Birthday George Lucas

Raiders of the Lost Ark One-Sheet Poster Signed by George Lucas
Happy birthday to film director, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur George Lucas, best known for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this vintage Raiders of the Lost Ark one-sheet movie poster that has been hand-signed in person by Lucas. The design is by Richard Amsel. 27 x 41 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus American Cinematheque COA.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Happy Birthday Katharine Hepburn

The African Queen Vaccination Certificate Hand-Signed by Katharine Hepburn
Today marks the birthday of four-time Academy Award-winning actress Katharine Hepburn (1907 - 2003), named by the American Film Institute as the greatest female star in Hollywood history. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the historic International Vaccination Certificate issued to Hepburn for her journey to Africa in May 1951 to make the classic adventure film The African Queen with Humphrey Bogart. The front is filled out by Katharine Hepburn with her home address and other personal information and signed twice "Katharine Hepburn." The following page is filled out in another hand, and again signed at the bottom, "Katharine Hepburn." Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Happy Birthday Salvador DalĂ­

Metamorphosis of Narcissus Limited Edition Book Signed by Salvador DalĂ­
Happy birthday to Spanish surrealist painter Salvador DalĂ­ (1904 - 1989). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his limited edition signed book Metamorphosis of Narcissus. Julien Levy Gallery, [1937]. First edition, number 52 of 550 copies of the English edition. Signed by Dali in pencil on the front free endpaper. Authenticity guaranteed for Life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Happy Mother's Day

Momma Comic Strip Original Art Hand-Signed by Mell Lazarus
Happy Mother's Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original art for the Momma Sunday comic strip dated 4/28/96. Black thin marker pen on 14 x 8.5 inch bond paper signed and inscribed by creator Mell Lazarus. Includes cut-out from published newspaper. In Excellent condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Happy Birthday Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper Autographed Photo
Today marks the birthday of Academy Award-winning actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961), best known for his films High Noon (1952), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Sergeant York (1941), and Love in the Afternoon (1957). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this vintage glossy 8 x 10 inch photo that has been hand-signed, warmly inscribed, and dated 1939 by Cooper. In fine condition, with pin holes in the four corners. A scarce opportunity to acquire such an early example. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Happy Birthday George Clooney

Up in the Air Photo Autographed by George Clooney

Happy birthday to Academy Award-winning actor and social activist George Clooney, best known for his roles in ER (1994-1999), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Up in the Air (2009), The Descendants (2011), and Gravity (2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photo from the film Up in the Air which has been hand-signed by Clooney. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Happy Birthday Michael Palin

Monty Python Photo Autographed by Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Happy birthday to comedian and travel documentarian Michael Palin, best known as a member of the British surreal comedy group Monty Python. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph of the Pythons on location at the Hollywood Bowl which has been hand-signed by Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, and Terry Jones. Crisp clear signatures on a Fine glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, May 4, 2015

May the 4th Be With You

Star Wars Holiday Special Stormtroopers Animation Production Cel Set-Up Original Art
Happy Star Wars Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Star Wars Holiday Special Stormtroopers Animation Production Cel Set-Up Original Art (Lucasfilm, 1978). The Stormtroopers come swooping in, in the set-up from scene 19-4 of the very first Star Wars spin-off. This infamous program was shown in its entirety only once, and introduced several elements of the Star Wars universe. This original hand-painted three cel set-up has an image area of 12 x 5.5 inches, placed over a 12.75 x 9.5 inches print background, and is in Fine condition. Includes a Lucasfilm sticker and COA from Sunday Funnies.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Happy Birthday James Brown

James Brown Autographed Photo
Today marks the birthday of the Godfather of Soul - James Brown (1933 - 2006)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11 x 14 inch custom triple matted display which features a hand-signed photo of James Brown - who added "I feel Good". Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy black and white photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Happy Free Comic Book Day


Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comic books on Free Comic Book Day! Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Collector's Shangri-La is proud to participate by including a FREE comic book with every order placed today!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Happy Birthday Wes Anderson

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Signed by Wes Anderson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Houston, Noah Baumbach
Happy birthday to filmmaker Wes Anderson, best known for such films as The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2015). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original double-sided one-sheet movie poster from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) which has been hand-signed in person by director Wes Anderson, writer Noah Baumbach, and stars Cate Blanchett and Anjelica Houston. 27 x 41 inches. Fine condition. Provenance American Cinematheque. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.