Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Happy Birthday Johnny Mathis

Ella Awards Poster Signed by 15 including Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Frank Sinatra Jr., Dionne Warwick
Happy birthday to the third biggest selling singer of the 20th century, Johnny Mathis! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 18 x 24 inch poster promoting the 15th annual Ella Awards which has been hand-signed by honoree Johnny Mathis, Society of Singers President Jerry F. Sharell, plus performers Patti Austin, Burt Bacharach, Dave Koz, Frank Sinatra Jr., Take 6, Fred Travalena, Dionne Warwick, and Gordon Goodwin. Overall fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Happy Birthday Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story Limited Signature Edition
Happy birthday to musician Jerry Lee Lewis, known as "The Killer" and often viewed as "rock & roll's first great wild man." Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Limited Signature Edition of Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story. Brand new hardcover First Edition hand-signed on a special bound-in publisher's signature page by Jerry Lee Lewis. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Happy Birthday Gary Baseman

Toby Mask Autographed by Gary Baseman
Happy birthday to llustrator and fine artist Gary Baseman, the creator of the Disney animated film and Emmy-winning cartoon series, Teacher’s Pet, and the artistic designer of the board game Cranium. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed "Toby" mask, Gary Baseman’s iconic character - the keeper of secrets, the loyal best friend who loves unconditionally, and the artist’s global travel companion. This mask debuted at Baseman’s “Secrets and Truth” art performance at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Attendees became Tobys as part of a participatory ceremonial ritual involving other Baseman characters, the Goddess of Dreams, the Princess of Secrets, and Veritas. 14 x 5 x 8.5 inches. Brand new and hand-signed by Gary Baseman. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Happy Birthday T. S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats Autographed by Edward Gorey
Happy birthday to author T. S. Eliot (1888-1965), best known for such works as The Waste Land (1922), Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939), and Four Quartets (1936-1942). He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, "for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this edition of Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats hand-signed by illustrator Edward Gorey. Eliot’s famous collection of nonsense verse about cats served as the inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Happy Birthday Michael Douglas

Ant-Man Limited Edition Premiere Movie Poster Signed by 12 Including Stan Lee, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas
Happy birthday to Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas, best known for his roles in such films as Romancing the Stone (1984), Fatal Attraction (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Wonder Boys (2000). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch Ant-Man (2015) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster has been personally autographed by stars Paul Rudd (Scott Lang), Evangeline Lilly (Hope van Dyne), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Corey Stoll (Darren Cross / Yellowjacket), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon), Michael Pena (Luis), T.I. (Dave), Bobby Cannavale (Paxton), John Slattery (Howard Stark), Wood Harris (Gale), director Peyton Reed, and co-creator Stan Lee. Limited edition of 50. In Near Mint condition. Provenance World Premiere June 29th, 2015 held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Stamped and includes studio-affixed authentication holograms. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Happy Birthday Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson
Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle RockThe Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Anthony Mackie

Avengers: Age of Ultron LE Premiere Movie Poster Signed by 20
Happy birthday to actor Anthony Mackie, best known for his roles in 8 Mile (2002), The Hurt Locker (2008) and as Sam Wilson / Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster that has been personally autographed by stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Scarlett Johannson (Black Widow), James Spader (Ultron), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Quicksilver), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Cobie Smulders (Maria Hill), Paul Bettany (Vision / Jarvis), Anthony Mackie (Falcon), Don Cheadle (War Machine), Andy Serkis (Ulysses Klaue), Julie Delpy (Madame B), Thomas Kretschmann (Strucker), Linda Cardellini (Laura Barton), Avengers co-creator Stan Lee, and writer / director Joss Whedon. Limited edition of 50. In Near Mint condition. Provenance World Premiere April 13th, 2015 held at the Dolby Theatre, LA. Stamped and includes studio-affixed authentication hologram. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Happy Birthday Tom Felton

Harry Potter Photo Autographed by Tom Felton
Happy birthday to English actor Tom Felton, best known as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, the adaptations of novels by author J.K. Rowling. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo hand-signed in person by Felton. Provenance Hollywood Show convention 2012. Crisp clear signature on a photo in Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Happy Birthday Tim Biskup

Femi Kuti, Santigold, Raphael Saadiq Limited Edition Print Autographed by Tim Biskup
Happy birthday to artist Tim Biskup whose work is inspired by such diverse influences as mid-century modern design and punk rock. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Biskup's Hollywood Bowl concert print promoting a performance by Femi Kuti, Santigold, and Raphael Saadiq. It has been hand-signed and numbered by Biskup in a limited edition of 150. The lithograph measures 16 x 24 inches and is in mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Happy Birthday Elvira

Elvira's Movie Macabre Record Hand-Signed by Elvira Mistress of the Dark
Happy birthday to Cassandra Peterson, best known as the horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed copy of Elvira's Movie Macabre record  with the theme, "What Can I Do" by The Black Belles, produced by Jack White. This brand new collector's day-glo purple 7 inch vinyl picture disc has been hand-signed in person by television horror hostess Elvira. Provenance Comikaze 2012. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Mickey Rourke

Sin City: The Hard Goodbye Volume 1 Book Hand-Signed by Mickey Rourke
Happy birthday to actor Mickey Rourke, best known for his roles in such films as Diner (1982), Rumble Fish (1983), 9½ Weeks (1986), Barfly (1987), The Wrestler (2008), and the Sin City films.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this copy of Frank Miller's Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye which has been personally autographed by Rourke who portrayed Marv in the films Sin City (2005) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014). Sin City: The Hard Goodbye launched the long-running, critically acclaimed series of graphic novels by Frank Miller, also best known for his reinvention of Batman in The Dark Knight Returns (1986). Mint condition. Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring pictures of Mr. Rourke signing the book. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Happy Birthday to The Lone Ranger


Columbia Pictures Greatest Western Stars Limited Edition Poster Signed by 18
Happy birthday to actor Clayton Moore (1914 - 1999), best known for his iconic role as the Lone Ranger from 1949 to 1957. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 24 x 30 inch un-numbered artist proof signed by 18 of Columbia Pictures' greatest Western stars: Gene Autry, Iron Eyes Cody, Clayton Moore, Penny Singleton, Elena Verdugo, Richard Farnsworth, Jane Wyatt, Terry Frost, Gail Davis, Walt LaRue, Jack Mahoney, Terry Moore, Sheb Wooley, Pat Buttram, Alan Hale Jr., Hugh O'Brian, Denver Pyle, and Dub Taylor. The poster was produced in 1982 by Snuff Garrett, renowned Los Angeles record producer and owner of the issuing company, Nostalgia Merchant. In Very Fine Condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Roald Dahl

Willy Wonka Photo Hand-Signed by Peter Ostrum, Michael Bollner, Paris Themmen, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson
Happy birthday to British author Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990), best known for such works as James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, and Fantastic Mr Fox. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photo from the classic film based on his book, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) that has been hand-signed by stars Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Michael Bollner (Augustus Gloop), Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee), Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), and Denise Nickerson (Violet Beauregarde). Crisp clear signatures on a mint photo. Provenance cast reunion July 2014. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Happy Birthday Elizabeth Henstridge

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Photo Hand-Signed By Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Elizabeth Henstridge
Happy birthday to English actress Elizabeth Henstridge, best known for her role in ABC's Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as series regular Jemma Simmons. 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. TV series that has been personally autographed by stars Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), Ming-Na Wen (Agent May), Brett Dalton (Agent Ward), and Elizabeth Henstridge. 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, September 9, 2015

Happy Birthday Adam Sandler

Pixels Limited Edition Premiere Movie Poster Signed by 10 including Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Peter Dinklage, Chris Columbus
Happy birthday to actor and comedian Adam Sandler, best known as a Saturday Night Live cast member, and for his roles in such films as Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Big Daddy (1999),  Punch-Drunk Love (2002), and Spanglish (2004). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 27 x 40 inch Pixels (2015) Double-Sided Original Movie Poster that has been personally autographed by stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, Matt Lintz, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, and Ashley Benson alongside director Chris Columbus. In Near Mint condition. Limited edition of 50. Provenance Wold Premiere on July 18th, 2015 held at the Regal E-Walk in NYC. Stamped and includes studio-affixed authentication hologram. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Happy Birthday Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers Autographed Photo
Today marks the birthday of versatile British comic actor Peter Sellers (1925 - 1980), best known for his memorable performances in such classics as Dr. Strangelove (1964), Being There (1979), and the Pink Panther film series. This glossy 10 x 8 inch photo from an early Sellers film, as he stares at a hangman's noose, is hand signed in black felt tip by Sellers. Crisp clear signature on a fine glossy black and white photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Collector's Shangri-La by Camilla d'Errico

Collector's Shangri-La by Camilla d'Errico
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Happy Birthday Rose McGowan

Grindhouse Death Proof 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Car Autographed by Rose McGowan
Happy birthday to actress Rose McGowan, best known for her roles in the films Scream (1996), Jawbreaker (1999), Grindhouse (2007), and the  TV series Charmed (1998-2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 1969 Dodge Charger collectible car in 1:24 scale die-cast from Grindhouse: Death Proof which has been autographed by McGowan. Stunning detail with operable hood to show of the engine detail and manufactured by Johnny Lightning. Flat black primer paint with skull and cross bolts design on the hood and free rolling wheels. This fantastic piece of movie memorabilia from one of Quentin Tarantino's fan-favorite films comes affixed with serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Rose signing car. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Mort Walker

Beetle Bailey Philosophy Limited Edition Print Hand-Signed by Mort Walker
Happy 92nd birthday to cartoonist Mort Walker, best known as the creator of the comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Beetle Bailey "Philosophy" limited edition print published by the Museum of Cartoon Art. Hand-Signed by Mort Walker. Artist Proof numbered AP/10. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.