Sunday, January 31, 2016

Happy Birthday Johnny Rotten

Anger Is an Energy: My Life Uncensored Hand-Signed by John Lydon
Happy birthday to musician John Lydon, best known as Johnny Rotten, the legendary frontman of the punk band the Sex Pistols and later lead singer of Public Image Ltd. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed copy of his memoir Anger Is an Energy: My Life Uncensored. Brand new hardcover First Edition hand-signed in person by Lydon. Provenance bookstore signing April 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Happy Birthday Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland Illustration Original Art Signed by Willy Pogany
Today marks the birthday of author and mathematician Charles Dodgson (1832-1898), better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original illustration of shrinking Alice from the Art Nouveau-inspired 1929 edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by artist Willy Pogany (1882-1955). Hand-Signed by Pogany. Pen and ink on paper. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Happy Birthday Jules Feiffer

Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer Hand-Signed by Jules Feiffer, Marthy Fay, Leonard S. Marcus
Happy birthday to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cartoonist Jules Feiffer! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer, the long-awaited illustrated retrospective of Feiffer’s celebrated career including children’s books (The Phantom Tollbooth), plays (Little Murders), movies (Carnal Knowledge and Popeye), and comic strips (most notably in his Pulitzer Prize–winning Village Voice comic strip of 42 years). Hand-signed by artist Jules Feiffer, author Marthy Fay, and historian Leonard S. Marcus, who provided the introduction. Crisp clear signatures on a brand new First Edition. Provenance bookstore signing 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Happy Birthday Nastassja Kinski

Nastassja Kinski Autographed Photo
Happy birthday to model and actress Nastassja Kinski, best known for her roles in Tess (1979) and Paris, Texas (1984). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo that has been hand-signed in person by the sex symbol. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Happy Birthday Linda Blair

Exorcist Photo Signed by Linda Blair
Happy birthday to actress Linda Blair, best known for her role as the possessed child, Regan, in the film The Exorcist (1973), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo from the classic horror film which has been hand-signed in person by star Linda Blair. Crisp clear signature on a mint photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Happy Birthday Tom Baker

Doctor Who Photo Hand-Signed by Tom Baker
Happy birthday to English actor Tom Baker, best known as the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (1974 - 1981), a longer tenure than any other actor, and for the narration of the comedy series Little Britain (2003-2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph hand-signed in person by Tom Baker. The Doctor is shown here with his greatest enemies, the Daleks. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Happy Birthday Tippi Hedren

The Birds Photo Signed by Tippi Hedren
Happy birthday today to actress and animal rights activist Tippi Hedren, best known for her roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films The Birds (1963) and Marnie (1964). She founded the animal rescue preserve Shambala in 1983. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch glossy photo promoting The Birds which has been hand-signed in person by Hedren. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Happy Birthday Popeye

Popeye Original Comic Strip Art Signed by Bud Sagendorf
Happy birthday to Popeye the Sailor Man, created by cartoonist E. C. Segar. Popeye first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original Bud Sagendorf artwork for the daily Popeye strip featuring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and a robot, ink on artist's cardstock, 18 x 5.5 inches, May 13, 1963, signed in the final panel. Sagendorf (1915 - 1994) took over Popeye following the death of Segar in 1938.  Matted and framed (no glass) to an overall size of 21.75 x 9.25 inches. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Happy Birthday John Carpenter

The Fog 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Print Hand-Signed by John Carpenter and Cat Staggs
Happy birthday to filmmaker John Carpenter, best known for horror and sci-fi films such as Halloween (1978), Escape from New York (1981), The Fog (1980), The Thing (1982), and They Live (1988). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 18 x 24 inch limited edition print saluting the horror film The Fog (1980) which has been hand-signed by John Carpenter and artist Cat Staggs. Crisp clear signatures on a mint heavy stock print. Provenance Storm King Productions Long Beach Comic Con 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Happy Birthday Traci Bingham and Nicole Eggert

Baywatch Cast Photo Autographed by Gena Lee Nolin, Nicole Eggert, Erika Eleniak, Traci Bingham
Happy birthday to Baywatch babes Traci Bingham and Nicole Eggert!  Both actresses are best known for their roles on the popular television series Baywatch (Eggert as Summer Quinn and Bingham as Jordan Tate). Eggert also played Jamie Powell in the television series Charles in Charge. Our Collectors Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photograph from Baywatch that has been hand-signed in person by stars Gena Lee Nolin, Nicole Eggert, Erika Eleniak, and Traci Bingham. Very Fine Condition. Provenance Hollywood Show reunion October 2013. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Happy Birthday Nina Dobrev

Vampire Diaries Cast Autographed Stake Prop
Happy birthday to actress Nina Dobrev, best known as Elena Gilbert on The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Vampire Diaries wooden prop stake which has been personally autographed by Ian Somerhalder (Damon), Paul Wesley (Stefan), Nina Dobrev, Joseph Morgan (Klaus), Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy), Kat Graham (Bonnie), Candice Accola (Caroline), Michael Trevino (Tyler), Sebastian Roche (Mikael) and Nathaniel Buzolic (Kol). It has been affixed with a serial-numbered Hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photos of each actor signing the prop. Each cast member noted it was the coolest piece they had signed to date with Kat Graham even stopping the signing to tweet her fans about the stake! Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Happy Birthday Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley Carded Hair Display Limited Edition
Today marks the birthday of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this single strand of the singer's hair that is captured on an encased card in a limited edition of 5000. In Mint condition, Graded 10 by Global Authentication, and authenticated by University Archives, the hair sample is secured in the lower right corner. Originally acquired by Elvis Presley's personal stylist for over 20 years. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Happy Birthday Jeremy Renner

The Avengers Omnibus, Volume 1 Signed by Stan Lee, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders
Happy birthday to actor Jeremy Renner, best known for his roles in The Hurt Locker (2008) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Universe films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this massive The Avengers Omnibus Volume 1 Deluxe Hardcover Edition which has been personally hand-signed on the inside page by Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Cobie Smulders (Agent Maria HIll) and founder of Marvel Comics and co-creator of the characters, Stan Lee. 744 pages and comes affixed with serial-numbered authenticity hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring a picture of each signing book. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, January 1, 2016

Happy New Year

Santana Day Planner Hand-Signed by Carlos Santana
Happy New Year! To star 2016 out right, our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Santana Day Planner autographed by the man himself, rock and roll guitarist Carlos Santana. This multi-purpose calendar / journal / phonebook is a practical everyday tool to help the you keep track of your daily appointments and schedules and is not year specific, giving it a usage life of several years. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.