Showing posts with label Playboy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Playboy. Show all posts

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.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Happy Birthday Bettie Page

Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend Signature Edition
Happy birthday to Pin-Up Queen Bettie Page (1923 - 2008), the ultimate girl-next-door, and one of the most popular Playboy centerfolds. Bettie Page challenged the conservative 1950s, posing as a fierce dominatrix, and earning both a cult underground following and a Senate Committee investigation. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend Signature Edition. The book chronicles Page's life and career, telling the incredible story of a woman who has left an indeliable mark on the history of popular culture. 500 photos. Hand-signed by Bettie Page. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Bettie Page - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Bettie Page "Rose Hips" Painting Original Art Signed by Olivia and Bettie Page
Happy birthday to "pin-up queen" Bettie Page (1923-2008)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original watercolor and gouache painting on board by regular Playboy Magazine contributor Olivia De Berardinis entitled "Rose Hips" (1999). Signed lower right by both the artist and model Page. 15 x 20 inches Framed under glass to an overall size of 26.25 x 31.25 inches. A letter of authenticity from Steve Grad and Zach Rullo/PSA DNA accompanies this item. This painting was published in the book The Art of Olivia and was reproduced in a signed limited edition print. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Happy Birthday Hugh Hefner - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Hugh Hefner with Bill Cosby and Shel Silverstein on Playboy After Dark (1968)
Happy 88th birthday to the founder of Playboy, Hugh Hefner! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this incredible illustrated autobiography published by Taschen and autographed by Hefner. The six volume set presents highlights from Playboy's first 25 years and are limited to 1,500 numbered copies in a 10mm-thick Plexiglas case. Contains a facsimile copy of Playboy Magazine issue 1 from 1953 with the iconic Marilyn Monroe cover and nude shots. Special bonus: a 7 x 7 cm piece of Hef's silk pajamas, worn by the man himself! Brand new and unread. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Happy Holidays from Collector's Shangri-La - Collector's Treasure of the Day

T'was the Night Before Christmas Limited Edition Print Signed by Olivia De Berardinis and Bettie Page
Happy Holidays from Collector's Shangri-La! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this beautiful Christmas-themed portrait of pin-up queen Bettie Page (1923 - 2008) by Playboy Magazine contributor Olivia De Berardinis entitled "T'was the Night Before Christmas" was published by Robert Bane Fine Art. Hand-signed by both Olivia and Page. 11 x 11 inches heavy stock giclée print. Number 2 in a edition of 100. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Happy Birthday Bettie Page and John Waters!

Bettie Page Original Painting by Olivia De Berardinis Signed by Both
Today marks the birthday of two of our favorite icons of pop culture: the "Pope of Trash" John Waters and and the "Queen of Pin-Up" Bettie Page (1923 - 2008). This world would be a much less interesting place without their contributions.

Pictured above is an original watercolor and gouache painting on board by regular Playboy Magazine contributor Olivia De Berardinis from 1999 entitled "Rose Hips". This painting was published in the book The Art of Olivia.

John Waters answers the phone for Collector's Shangri-La