Friday, July 31, 2015

Happy Birthday J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Book Autographed by J. K. Rowling
Happy birthday to J. K. Rowling, the British novelist best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this copy of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which has been hand-signed on the title page by the notoriously reluctant signer. The Harry Potter series has sold more than 400 million copies to become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a popular series of films. First Book Club Edition. Provenance Heritage Auctions. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Happy Birthday Christopher Nolan

Intersteller Limited Edition Premiere Movie Poster Hand-Signed by 14 including Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon
Happy birthday to filmmaker Christopher Nolan, best known for his films Memento (2000),  The Prestige (2006), The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012), Inception (2010) and Interstellar (2014). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this this 27 x 40 inch Intersteller (2014) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster which has been personally autographed by director / screenwriter Christopher Nolan and stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Ellen Burstyn, Jessica Chastain, Wes Bentley, Matt Damon, Elyes Gabal, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Topher Grace, John Lithgow, Bill Irwin, David Gyasi. Very Fine condition. Limited edition of 50. Provenance Premiere held in at TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles. Includes studio-affixed serial numbered hologram.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Happy Birthday Dave Stevens

The Rocketeer Limited Edition Print Signed by Dave Stevens
Today marks the birthday of Dave Stevens (1955 - 2008), the American illustrator and comics artist best known for creating The Rocketeer comic book and for his pin-up illustrations, especially of Bettie Page. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Rocketeer Limited Edition Print signed by Stevens, produced in 1982 to commemorate the release of the Pacific Comics series which was later made into a film by Disney. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Happy Birthday Jim Davis

Garfield Gallery Edition Signature Series Limited Edition Statue Hand-Signed By Jim Davis
Happy birthday to cartoonist Jim Davis! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Garfield Gallery Edition Signature Series Limited Edition Statue Hand-Signed By Jim Davis. Interpreted in 3d by sculptor Ruben Procopio from an original drawing created by Garfield creator Jim Davis specifically to inspire the piece, this gallery edition statue captures Garfield in all his self indulgent glory. Hand crafted in heavy weight poly stone the Gallery Edition statue is a numbered limited edition of 500 pieces and includes a signed and numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity and booklet.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Happy Birthday Ernie Chan

Master of Kung Fu #60 Cover Original Art Signed by Ernie Chan
Today marks the birthday of Ernie Chan (1940 - 2012), a Filipino-American comic book artist, known for work published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his original cover art for Master of Kung Fu #60 (Marvel, 1978). This cover explodes with martial arts action as Shang-Chi takes on Doctor Doom and his pawns. Hand-signed by Ernie Chan.  Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Happy Birthday S. Clay Wilson

Underground Comix Family Album Deluxe Limited Edition Book Autographed by 22
Happy birthday to underground cartoonist S. Clay Wilson, an early contributor to Zap Comix. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the Underground Comix Family Album Signed Deluxe Limited Edition Book. A major photographic reference, it celebrates the creators of trail-blazing cartoon art, features 50 intimate black and white photo portraits by Clay Geerdes, intrepid chronicler of the underground scene for 25 years. Veteran cartoonist and graphics pioneer, Will Eisner, sets the tone of the book with his foreword. Cartoon Art Museum founder, Malcolm Whyte, follows with a concise introduction to comix and their place in history. Hand-signed in a numbered edition of 325 by 22 contributors including Kim Deitch, Will Eisner, Bill Griffith, Jay Kinney, Lee Marrs, Paul Mavrides, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Sharon Rudahl, Bill Stout, Larry Welz, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Happy Birthday Anna Paquin

True Blood Limited Edition Print Autographed by 16
Happy birthday to actress Anna Paquin, best known for her Academy Award-winning role in the film The Piano (1993), as Rogue in the the X-Men movie franchise,  and as Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO series True Blood (2008-2014). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 18 x 24 inch True Blood print (limited edition of 250 unsigned copies) which depicts a bottle of True Blood which has spilled in the form of a vampire silhouette. To benefit the Paley Center, this one-of-a-kind treasure has been hand-signed by director/writer Alan Ball, and stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten, Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammel, Rutina Wesley, Deborah Ann Woll, Chris Bauer, Todd Lowe, Carrie Preston, Joe Manganiello, Marshall Allman, Kristin Bauer, Jim Parrack, Kevin Alejandro and Alexander Skarsgard. Fine condition. Provenance Paley Center for Media. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Woody Harrelson

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Limited Edition Premiere Movie Poster Hand-Signed by 18
Happy birthday to actor Woody Harrelson, best known for his roles on TV's Cheers (1985-1993), White Men Can't Jump (1992), Natural Born Killers (1994), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), and as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games film series (2012-present). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster which has been personally by autographed by stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Jeffrey Wright, Toby Jones, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Mahershala Ali, Elden Henson, Patina Miller, Stef Dawson, and soundtrack curator/contributor Lorde. Near Mint condition. Limited edition of 50. Provenance World Premiere. Includes studio-affixed serial numbered hologram and premiere stamp. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Farewell Theodore Bikel

In My Own Lifetime: 12 Musical Theater Classics CD Autographed by Theodore Bikel
Farewell to Austrian-American actor, folk singer, musician, and composer Theodore Bikel (1924-2015), who passed away yesterday at the age of 91.  He made his film debut in The African Queen (1951) and was nominated for an Academy award for his role in The Defiant Ones (1958). On Broadway he originated the role of Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music in 1959 and since his first appearance as Tevye in the musical Fiddler on the Roof in 1967, Bikel has performed the role more often than any other actor (more than 2,000 times to date). In My Own Lifetime: 12 Musical Theater Classics CD with booklet hand-signed by Theodore Bikel. Brand new. Includes many of his best known songs including "Sunrise, Sunset" and "If I Were a Rich Man". Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday George Clinton

Brothers be like, George, Ain't That Funkin' Kind of Hard on You?: A Memoir Autographed by George Clinton
Happy birthday to musician George Clinton of Parliament, Funkadelic, and P-Funk. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of Brothers be like, "George, Ain't That Funkin' Kind of Hard on You?" - the long-awaited memoir from one of the greatest bandleaders, hit makers, and most influential pop artists of our time. Brand new hardcover hand-signed in person by Clinton. Provenance Hollywood Show convention in Los Angeles 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Happy Birthday Hunter S. Thompson

The Joke's Over: Ralph Steadman on Hunter S. Thompson Uncorrected Proof Signed by Ralph Steadman 
Happy birthday to author Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005)! In early 1970, artist Ralph Steadman went to America in search of work and found more than he bargained for. At the Kentucky Derby he met a former Hell's Angel, one Hunter S. Thompson. Thus began a thirty-year working relationship and friendship that gave birth to what became known as Gonzo Journalism. Few people knew Hunter S. Thompson as well as Ralph Steadman did. The Joke's Over is a no-holds-barred memoir that tells of their unique collaboration that documented the turbulent years of the civil-rights movement, the Nixon years, and Watergate. When Thompson committed suicide in 2005, it was the end of a friendship that was defined by both betrayal and understanding. This rare uncorrected proof of The Joke's Over as been hand-signed with a sketch on the title page by Ralph Steadman. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Happy Birthday David Hasselhoff

Knight Rider Photo Autographed by David Hasselhoff

Happy birthday to actor and singer David Hasselhoff, best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s TV series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon on Baywatch. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photograph from Knight Rider that has been hand-signed in person by the Hoff! Provenance Hollywood Show October 2013. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Happy Birthday Linda Ronstadt

Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir Hand-Signed by Linda Ronstadt
Happy birthday to one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, singer Linda Ronstadt! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of her memoir, Simple Dreams. Listen to Linda Ronstadt's music, and you can hear influences ranging from jazz and opera to Mexican folk music and country; read her words, and you can see how an incredible life added depth and soul to her heartfelt lyrics. Brand new hardcover autographed on a publisher's bookplate by Linda Ronstadt. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Happy Birthday Sid Haig

Sid Haig Autographed Photo
Happy birthday to actor Sid Haig, best known for his roles in Jack Hill's 1970s blaxploitation films and as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses (2003) and The Devil's Rejects (2005). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch House of 1000 Corpses color photo which has been hand-signed in person by star Sid Haig. Provenance Days of the Dead Convention 9/2014. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Patrick Stewart

Star Trek Captains Limited Edition Photo Signed by William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew
Happy birthday to actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this dramatic limited edition 10 x 15 inch photo personally hand-signed by four of the original captains of the Star Trek legacy: William Shatner (The Original Series), Patrick Stewart (The Next Generation), Avery Brooks (Deep Space Nine) and Kate Mulgrew (Voyager). Limited edition of only 50. Affixed with serial numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring picture of each actor signing photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Happy Birthday Michelle Rodriguez

Machete Kills Poster Signed by Danny Trejo and Michelle Rodriguez
Happy birthday to actress Michelle Rodriguez, best known for her roles in Girlfight (2000), The Fast and the Furious film series, Blue Crush (2002), Avatar (2009), and as Shé in the action comedy films Machete (2010) and Machete Kills (2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this striking color glossy 16 x 24 inch poster from the Robert Rodriguez action-comedy film Machete Kills (2013) which has been personally autographed by stars Danny Trejo (as Machete) and Michelle Rodriguez. 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.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Download the Complete 2015-16 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide


The 45th Edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is now available for download! Compatible with both Mac and PC, this guide has been dubbed the premier reference source for casual and die-hard collectors since 1970. An essential tool for collectors and investors, the Overstreet Gude is highly regarded for its well-researched pricing, in-depth historical information, and incomparable insights into the marketplace. Only $30 and fully searchable.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Happy Birthday Burt Ward

Batman Photo Autographed by Adam West and Burt Ward

Happy birthday to actor Burt Ward, best known as Robin in the campy television series Batman (1966–68) and the 1966 feature film. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch classic image of Batman and Robin that has been hand-signed by stars Adam West and Burt Ward. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy color photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Happy Independence Day

Captain America Metal Shield Autographed by Stan Lee and Hayley Atwell
Happy 4th of July! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America 1:1 scale, full-size metal shield has been personally autographed by Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter in the Captain America films, alongside the Marvel Comics legend who brought both characters to life, Stan Lee! Agent Carter is Cap's love interest, and founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D. Together, they take on Hydra in the wildly popular Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Ms. Atwell also stars in the TV series Marvel's Agent Carter. This deluxe shield is affixed with a serial-numbered hologram, and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photos of both signing the shield. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Tom Cruise


Happy 53rd Birthday to actor Tom Cruise, star of Risky BusinessTop GunRain Man, and the Mission Impossible film series! Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this historic signed contract between Tom Cruise and Vietnam Veteran Ron Kovic (author) for their film Born on the Fourth of July. The 1989 film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won for Best Director and Best Film Editing.


Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Happy Birthday Dave Prowse

Star Wars Photo Autographed by Dave Prowse
Happy birthday to English bodybuilder and actor David Prowse, MBE, best known as the physical form of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Prowse also played the bodyguard Julian in the film A Clockwork Orange (1971) and the Black Knight in the Terry Gilliam film Jabberwocky (1977). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from Star Wars that has been hand-signed by Prowse as Vader. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.