Happy Birthday Judy Blume

Judy Blume signing her book In the Unlikely Event

Happy birthday to Judy Blume, the New York Times # 1 best-selling author of Summer Sisters and of young adult classics such as Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed First Edition copy of her newest novel, In the Unlikely Event. Brand new hardcover hand-signed in person by Judy Blume. Provenance Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Includes certificate of authenticity featuring photo of Blume signing.

Happy Birthday William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs Autographed Postcard with Handwritten Junky Quote

Today marks the birthday of William S. Burroughs (1914-1997), primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author. Burroughs is best known for his novels Junky, Naked Lunch, and the cut-up works in his Nova Trilogy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this interesting 4 x 6 postcard photo of Burroughs walking in New York, signed in black ballpoint at the bottom by the author, with an AQS on the reverse, “‘Junk is a way of life’ (or can become so when made difficult and experience of occurs.” In fine condition. Includes RRAuction COA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday Sarah Silverman

The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee Book Autographed by Sarah Silverman

Happy birthday to comedian Sarah Silverman, best known for her stand-up performances and television series The Sarah Silverman Program. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a First Edition hand-signed copy of her hilarious memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. Brand new hardcover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La

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.

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.

Happy Birthday Mary Shelley

Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein Autographed by Bernie Wrightson

Today marks the birthday of English author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797 - 1851), best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed copy Bernie Wrightson's illustrated edition of Frankenstein. Few works by comic-book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that this book was met with upon its original release in 1983. It includes the complete text of the original ground-breaking novel, and the original forty-seven full-page illustrations that stunned the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness. Brand new paperback hand-signed in person by Bernie Wrightson. Provenance San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday Maurice Sendak

Dracula Limited Edition Print Signed by Maurice Sendak

Today marks the birthday of Maurice Sendak (1928 - 2012), the incomparable writer and illustrator of children's literature, best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are (1963). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a rare broadside with full-color design for the centenary exhibition of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula at the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Printed on fine textured drawing paper, autographed by Maurice Sendak in ink and limited to 100 numbered copies.

Herman Melville’s Pierre Dustjacket Design Color Proof Signed by Maurice Sendak

Brothers Grimm Limited Edition Print Signed by Maurice Sendak

Happy Birthday Wendy Pini

ElfQuest Reader's Collection Book 1: Fire + Flight Signed by Wendy and Richard Pini

Happy birthday to ElfQuest illustrator, writer, and co-creator Wendy Pini! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the ElfQuest Reader's Collection Book 1 (Fire and Flight) which has been hand-signed by both Wendy Pini and co-creator Richard Pini. Like new out-of-print softcover reprints the first 5 issues of the cult fantasy comic series from 1978-1979. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Ian Fleming

Bond On Bond Autographed by Sir Roger Moore

Happy birthday to Ian Fleming (1908 - 1964), English author, journalist and naval intelligence officer, best known for his James Bond series of spy novels. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the book Bond on Bond: Reflections of 50 Years of James Bond Movies hand-signed by Bond himself, actor Sir Roger Moore. This is the ultimate James Bond book, written by the ultimate insider, with all the affection and good humor he brought to the role. Brand new First Edition Hardcover hand-signed by Moore. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie Autographed Display Owned by Studio 54's Steve Rubell

Today marks the birthday of playwright and author Tennessee Williams (1911- 1983), best known for The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The Glass Menagerie is the play which catapulted author Williams from obscurity to fame in 1944. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed display of the program from the play featuring actress Pauline Lord in her final role. Custom-made presentation binding includes original paperwork for the Kenneth Rendell Gallery. Framed display size 16.25 x 23 inches. Fine condition. Provenance Estate of Steve Rubell (1943 - 1989), co-owner of the New York disco Studio 54. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Valentine's Day

The Dot & the Line Book Signed by Norton Juster

Happy Valentine's Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hardcover edition of The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics hand-signed by author Norton Juster. Originally published in 1963 the book uses only black and red to tell the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the line's attempts to woo her away from a slothful squiggle. Juster is also best known for his classic The Phantom Tollbooth. Brand new. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs Autographed Postcard with Handwritten Junky Quote

Today marks the birthday of William S. Burroughs (1914-1997), primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author. Burroughs is best known for his novels Junky, Naked Lunch, and the cut-up works in his Nova Trilogy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this interesting 4 x 6 postcard photo of Burroughs walking in New York, signed in black ballpoint at the bottom by the author, with an AQS on the reverse, “‘Junk is a way of life’ (or can become so when made difficult and experience of occurs.” In fine condition. Includes RRAuction COA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell to Rod McKuen

Rod McKuen Hand-Signed Photo

Farewell to the best-selling poet, songwriter, composer, and singer Rod McKuen (1933 - 2015) who passed away yesterday after a lengthy illness. His career began with the 1959 novelty single "The Mummy" and eventually earned him two Oscar nominations and one Pulitzer nomination. His thirty books of poetry have sold millions of copies. This 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph was hand-signed in person by McKuen at the Hollywood Show convention in 2010.  Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

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.

Happy Birthday Jason Segel

Nightmares! Book Hand-Signed By Jason Segel

Happy birthday to actor and writer Jason Segel, best known for his roles in the television comedies How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014), Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000), and Undeclared (2001-2002) as well as such films as Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Sex Tape (2014), and The Muppets (2011). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this First Edition copy of the book Nightmares! hand-signed by Jason Segel. With it, Segel teams up with New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller for a hilariously frightening middle-grade novel. Brand New hardcover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday J. R. R. Tolkien

The Fellowship of the Ring hand-signed by director Peter Jackson, screenwriters, and star Sean Astin

Today marks the birthday of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien, the father of modern fantasy, and author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is part one of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, hand-signed by the director Peter Jackson, the screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and actor Sean Astin. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.