Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Happy Birthday Matt Groening

The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 Limited Edition Book Signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith
Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and co-creator of the animated TV series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the limited edition book The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 hand-signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith. Featuring comics selected by Fantagraphics and the editors of The Comics Journal including contributions by Matt Groening, Robert Crumb, Dave Sim, Peter Bagge, Bill Griffith, and others, this hardcover edition of 650 copies is hand-signed and numbered. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day

Greeting Card Illustration Original Art Signed by Robert Crumb 
Happy Valentine's Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this R. Crumb Valentine Original Art (American Greetings, c. 1963). Underground cartoonist Robert Crumb got his first job as a professional artist in the fall of 1962, when he returned to Cleveland, doing color separations and art detail for American Greetings. A year later, he was promoted to the company's Hi-Brow department, designing humorous cards like the one offered here. The lettering and pupils of the birds are drawn on an acetate overlay, with most of the artwork on a 4 x 9.5 inch piece of bristol board. Other than some minor color loss from the background, the art is in Excellent condition. A signature was added later in the lower right corner. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Happy Birthday Henry Rollins

Black Flag Get in the Van Poster Autographed by Henry Rollins
Happy birthday to modern renaissance man Henry Rollins, frontman for the hardcore punk band Black Flag. Rollins is also well known as a singer-songwriter, raconteur, stand-up comedian, spoken word artist, writer, publisher, actor, radio DJ, and activist. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Black Flag poster which has been hand-signed by Rollins. 18.5 x 24.5 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln: The Screenplay Hand-Signed by Tony Kushner
Happy birthday to our 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the autographed screenplay to the epic historical drama film Lincoln (2012) starring Daniel Day-Lewis. A decade-long collaboration between three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, Lincoln is a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. Containing eight pages of color photos from the film and inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin’s critically acclaimed Team of RivalsLincoln is now a major motion picture. In hardcover, hand-signed by Tony Kushner. Brand new unread condition. Provenance Abraham Lincoln Book Shop signing 2013. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Happy Birthday Burt Reynolds

Smokey and the Bandit Photo Autographed by Burt Reynolds
Happy birthday to actor and filmmaker Burt Reynolds, best known for his roles in such films as  Deliverance (1972), Smokey and the Bandit (1977), The Longest Yard (1974), and Boogie Nights (1997). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photo from Smokey and the Bandit which has been hand signed by star Burt Reynolds. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Happy Birthday Chloë Grace Moretz

Let Me In Poster Hand-Signed By Chloë Grace Moretz
Happy birthday to actress Chloë Grace Moretz, best known for her roles in the films Kick-Ass (2010), Let Me In (2010), Hugo (2011), Dark Shadows (2012), and Carrie (2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this striking color glossy 16 x 24 inch poster from the romantic vampire horror film Let Me In which has been personally autographed by star Chloë Grace Moretz. Comes affixed with a serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring photo of Moretz autographing the poster. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Happy Birthday James Dean

1948 High School Yearbook Signed by James Dean
Happy birthday to actor James Dean (1931 - 1955), who starred in only three films before his premature death: Rebel Without A Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this wonderful piece of history from James Dean's high school!  His yearbook titled "Black And Gold 1948" contains 64 slick pages published by the Journalism Department of Fairmount High School Fairmount, Indiana. Next to last page is titled "Autographs" with numerous signatures, including Jim "Rack" Dean. Dean earned the nickname "Rack" for helping his uncle rack up the balls at the local pool hall. James Dean appears in several photos, including individual photos and as a member of the basketball team ("made a fine showing on the second team last year and as guard this year on the first"). Most telling, however, is his appearance (in glasses!) in a group photo showing the members of the class play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, in which Dean played the role of Otis Skinner. Cover has some dust soil and light wear around edges and has pulled totally loose from insides. Overall cover VG, contents Exc. with nice signature. Limited printing due to the small size of this school. 8 x 10.75 inches softcover with gold foil covers. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party Letter of Authenticity from JSA.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Farewell Richard Hatch

Battlestar Galactica Photo Hand-Signed by Richard Hatch

Farewell to actor Richard Hatch (1945-2017), best known for his role as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica television series, and also as Tom Zarek in the 2003 remake of Battlestar Galactica. Hatch passed away today at the age of 71. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photo from Battlestar Galactica (1978-1979) which has been hand-signed in person by Hatch. Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Provenance Wondercon 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Happy Birthday Farrah Fawcett

Playboy Magazine Autographed by Farrah Fawcett
Happy birthday to actress Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009), who would have turned 70 today. Fawcett became the best selling pin-up in history – and starred as private investigator Jill Munroe in the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–77).  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this complete issue of Playboy magazine for July 1997, hand-signed and warmly inscribed on the cover by Farrah Fawcett. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Happy Birthday Brandi Milne

Collector's Shangri-La by Brandi Milne
Happy birthday to pop surrealist artist Brandi Milne, best known for her sweet nostalgia-laced themes and style. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is her fine art giclée print entitled Collector's Shangri-La, printed with archival inks on museum-quality fine art paper. Select from 8.5 x 11 inches or 13 x 19 inches.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Happy Birthday Patton Oswalt

Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film Autographed by Patton Oswalt
Happy birthday to New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and actor Patton Oswalt! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy of Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film, his entertaining memoir about coming of age as a performer and writer in the late ’90s while obsessively watching classic films at the legendary New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. Brand new unread First Edition hardcover hand-signed by Patton Oswald. Provenance bookstore signing. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Farewell Mary Tyler Moore

After All Autographed by Mary Tyler Moore
Farewell to actress Mary Tyler Moore (1936 – 2017), best known for her starring roles in the television sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) and The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) as well as her Academy Award-nominated performance in the 1980 film Ordinary People. Moore passed away today at the age of 80 from pneumonia. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed copy of her memoir, After All. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Friday, January 20, 2017

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.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Happy Birthday Mike Allred

Collector's Shangri-La Fine Art Giclée Print by Laura and Mike Allred
Happy birthday to pop art-influenced comic artist and writer Mike Allred, best known for his independent comics creation, Madman. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his fine art giclée print entitled Collector's Shangri-La, printed with archival inks on museum-quality fine art paper. Inks by Mike Allred and colors by Laura Allred. Select from 8.5 x 11 inches or 13 x 19 inches. Mint condition.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Farewell Debbie Reynolds

That's Entertainment Collection Signed by Fred Astaire, Johnny Weismuller, Jimmy Durante, Debbie Reynolds, George Burns, Buddy Ebsen, Dan Dailey
Farewell to actress, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds (1932-2016), best known for her roles in such films as Singin' in the Rain (1952). She passed away at the age of 84, 1 day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. 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.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Farewell Carrie Fisher

Star Wars Oversize Photo Hand-Signed by Carrie Fisher
Farewell to actress and author Carrie Fisher (1956-2016), best known as Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Fisher died today at the age of 60. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this oversize 16 x 20 inch color glossy photograph from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) that has been hand-signed by star Carrie Fisher (pictured here in her sexy "Slave Leia" costume). Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and officially licensed Star Wars autograph hologram in corner. Includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Fisher signing the photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Happy Birthday Frank Sinatra

Rat Pack Framed Display Hand-Signed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
Happy birthday to legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra (1915-1998)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this fabulous oversize collection of memorabilia and autographs of the Rat Pack including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990), and Dean Martin (1917-1995). Expertly double-matted and framed under plexiglass to an overall size of 33 x 55 inches. Fine condition. A handsome display of choice in-person signatures from the estate of a fellow Las Vegas performer. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Happy Birthday Peter Bagge

Collector's Shangri-La Fine Art Giclée Print by Peter Bagge
Happy birthday to cartoonist Peter Bagge, best known for the 1990s comic book series Hate, which followed the exploits of the slacker ne'er-do-well Buddy Bradley (and managed to show probably the truest representation of Seattle during the "grunge" boom and bust). But the Buddy Bradley saga is only a small part of Bagge's oeuvre, which saw its first glory days in R. Crumb's Weirdo Magazine (which he edited for several issues) and continues to expand to this day as he appears in Reason and MAD Magazine. This fine art giclée print entitled Collector's Shangri-La is printed with archival inks on museum-quality fine art paper. Select from 8.5 x 11 inches or 13 x 19 inches. Mint condition.