Showing posts with label counterculture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label counterculture. Show all posts

Monday, March 2, 2015

Happy Birthday Robert Williams

Complete Zap Comix: Special Edition w/ Limited Edition Signed Prints by R. Crumb, Paul Mavrides, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, S. Clay Wilson
Happy birthday to artist, cartoonist, and co-founder of Juxtapoz magazine, Robert Williams, a.k.a. Mr. Bitchin’! In the late 1960s, Robert joined the ranks at Zap Comix where he created the seminal Underground Comix anti-hero, Coochy Cooty. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Special Signed Edition of The Complete Zap Comix which includes a portfolio of five gyclĂ©e prints, scanned from original pages of Zap art by Robert Crumb, Paul Mavrides, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson, each signed by the artist. The set collects every issue of Zap — every cover and every story, and even the Zam mini comic jam among the Zap artists — in a multi-volume, slipcased hardcover set. It will also include the 17th unpublished issue with work by Crumb, Moscoco, Wilson, Rodriguez, Shelton, Mavrides, and Williams. Plus, an introduction by founder R. Crumb and an oral history of Zap by Patrick Rosenkranz, and other exclusive bonus features and items. Zap is the most historically and aesthetically important comics series ever published. Limited to 250 copies.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Happy Birthday Walt Disney

Original Vintage Walt Disney's Fantasia ReRelease 1969/1970 Psychedelic Movie Poster 
Happy birthday to animation legend and pop culture icon Walt Disney! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original vintage Fantasia 1969/1970 Psychedelic Movie Poster. The 1940 animation classic Fantasia was re-released in December 1969 to a whole new audience clamoring for films with psychedelic visuals and dynamic soundtracks. To capture the interest of the "Summer of Love" drug-experimenting crowd, this is the most vibrant and unusual Disney poster we have ever seen. Looks great under black light! Heavy stock paper. Approximately 14 x 22 inches. Not a reproduction. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Remembering Jacqueline Susann - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Valley of the Dolls Special Edition DVD Autographed by Patty Duke 
Today marks the birthday of author Jacqueline Susann (1918-1974), whose first novel Valley of the Dolls (1967) sold 30 million copies. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 2-disc special edition DVD of the 1967 cult film based on the novel that has been hand-signed in person by star Patty Duke. Provenance Hollywood Show convention 2014. Brand new. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Happy Birthday Robert Williams - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Mr. Bitchin' Limited Edition Bust Hand-Signed by Robert Williams
Happy birthday to the Father of Lowbrow Art, Robert Williams a.k.a. Mr. Bitchin'! In his honor, our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 5 inch mini bust which depicts the amazing artist, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz magazine. In the late 1960s Robert joined the ranks at Zap Comix where he created the seminal Underground Comix anti-hero, Coochy Cooty. Robert’s likeness is captured with incredible accuracy in this hand-cast mini bust, created by Gentle Giant Studios as a San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive. Produced in an unsigned limited edition of 150, Robert has specially autographed the ones available through us on the bottom of the bust. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Happy Birthday Peter Fonda - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Easy Rider Photo Autographed by Peter Fonda
Happy birthday to actor Peter Fonda, icon of the1960s counterculture, and part of the cinema dynasty that includes Henry Fonda (father), Jane Fonda (sister), and Bridget Fonda (daughter). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from the 1969 road trip film Easy Rider which has been hand-signed in person by writer and star Fonda. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Remembering Dr. Timothy Leary - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Surfing the Conscious Nets Limited Edition Book Hand-Signed by Timothy Leary
Today marks the birthday of Dr. Timothy Leary (1920-1996), psychologist and writer known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this limited (print run 500) hardcover edition of Surfing the Conscious Nets that has been autographed by Leary. Crisp clear signature on a Very Fine copy. Graphics and paintings by lowbrow art master Robert Williams. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.