Collector's Treasure of the Day - 1980s T&C Surf Graphics

T& C Surf Designs Da' Boys Proof Signed by Steve Nazar

The classic 1980s T&C Surf Designs T-shirt graphics were developed by cartoonist Steve Nazar. This vintage original pellon print of the Da' Boys design is a sample image created on the same automatic silk screen presses used to print the actual shirts. The material is somewhat similar to felt, and is significanlty thicker and stiffer than t-shirt material. They were created to test color and registration before the printing of the actual shirts would begin. They were used for reference for future production runs, salesmen's samples, and archiving of the graphics. VERY FEW of these were created, let alone survived. Most were lost or destroyed.

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Happy Birthday C. Thomas Howell

Outsiders Cast Photo Signed by C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio

Happy birthday today to 1980s heartthrob C. Thomas Howell, best known as "Ponyboy Curtis" from the film The Outsiders and "Jim Halsey" from The Hitcher. This classic cast photo from The Outsiders was signed by Howell back in 2005 and more recently by his co-star Ralph Macchio in 2010.

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Happy Birthday Judd Apatow

Freaks and Geeks / Undeclared Renion Poster Signed by Judd Apatow and Cast of 17

Happy birthday today to Judd Apatow - the creator of Freaks and Geeks, the 40-Year Old Virgin, and so many more comedy hits! To benefit the Paley Center for Media, this one-of-a-kind treasure has been autographed by creator Judd Apatow and stars Stephen Lea Sheppard, Linda Cardenelli, Seth Rogen, Paul Feig, Carlo Gallo, Busy Phillips, Jay Baruchel, Sam Levine, Jason Segal, Martin Starr, Gerry Bednob, Tim Sharp, John Francis Daly, Monica Keena, Jarrett Grode, Steve Bannos and Sarah Hagen.

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Happy Birthday to Walt Disney

Happy Birthday to Mr. Walt Disney, who would have turned 111 today. One of our favorite treasures is a First Edition Alice in Wonderland Big Golden Book inscribed by Walt Disney. We acquired it directly from Dave Smith, the founder of the Walt Disney Archives. You can't get any better than that for provenance!

Discounted Tickets: Meet TV, Movie and Pop Culture Stars at The Hollywood Show

Discounted Tickets for the Hollywood Show through Goldstar

Come face-to-face with your favorite celebs at The Hollywood Show. Parker Stephenson, Barry Livingston, Erin Murphy, Jimmy McNichol, Sam Harris and more are set to be on hand for the event. You'll get the chance to meet and purchase autographs and photos from literally scores of stars. This star-studded gathering regularly features various cast reunions from hit TV shows and movies from the '70s and '80s through today. Going stronger than ever since its first event in L.A. in 1979, The Hollywood Show boasts an array of vendors selling comic books, posters, autographs, vintage magazines and other entertainment memorabilia.

Discounted Tickets to the January 12 and 13 Hollywood Show in Los Angeles

Collector's Treasure of the Day: Willy Pogany's Alice in Wonderland

"Shrinking Alice" Original Illustration, Alice in Wonderland (1929)

In 1929, Willy Pogány, the prolific Hungarian-born artist best known for his illustrations of classic myths and legends, lent his talents to a new edition of Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland. Pogány modernized Alice with a whimsical "Art Nouveau" flair. This charming illustration from page 23 demonstrates the effects of the bottle marked "Drink Me".

Collector's Calendar for December 2012

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events through our blog at:http://collectorsshangrila.blogspot.com/

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The Avengers #1 Signed by Stan Lee

11/30/2012 - 12/2/2012 New Orleans Comic Con at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Scheduled Guests include: Dean Cain, Eliza Dushku, Stan Lee, David Mack, Kevin Sorbo, Patrick Stewart, and many more!

Celebrity Chef Autograph Collection 

12/4/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.

12/6/2012 7:00 PM at the Apple Store - Prince Street. New York, NY.
12/11/2012 6:00 PM at WalMart - Galleria Blvd. Charlotte, NC.
12/13/2012 6:00 PM at Bookpeople - North Lamar. Austin, TX.
Rachael Ray, celebrity chef, signing her book My Year In Meals

12/5/2012 7:00 PM at Mendham Books - Route 24. Mendham, NJ.
Jane Seymour, star of "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman", signing her book Open Hearts Family

12/5/2012 7:00 PM at Eso Won Books - Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.
Eriq La Salle, star of "ER", signing his book Laws of Depravity

Star Trek Cast Photo Signed by George Takei, Nichelle Nichols,  Walter Koenig

12/5/2012 9:00 PM at Midtown Comics - West 40th Street. New York, NY.
George Takei, star of "Star Trek", signing the book Kevin Keller

KISS Psycho Circus Signed by Todd McFarlane and KISS

12/6/2012 6:00 PM at Midtown Comics - Fulton Street. New York, NY.
12/11/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Todd McFarlane, toy-designed and comic creator, signing his book The Art of Todd McFarlane

12/6/2012 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Denis Leary, comedian and star of "Rescue Me", signing his book Merry F***in' Christmas

12/6/2012 7:00 PM at Books & Greetings - Livingston Street. Northvale, NJ.
Andrew McCarthy, 1980s brat pack star, signing his book The Longest Way Home

12/7/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Americana Way. Glendale, CA.
Kenny G, smooth jazz saxophonist, signing ElfBOT

12/7/2012 5:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Northwest Prairie View Road. Kansas City, MO.
12/14/2012 4:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA.
Kevin Pollak, actor "The Usual Suspects" and "A Few Good Men", signing his book How I Slept My Way To the Middle

12/9/2012 Clifton Comic Book Expo at the Clifton Community Recreation Center, Clifton, NJ.

If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't) Signed by Betty White

12/10/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Betty White, star of "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", signing her book Betty and Friends: My Life at the Zoo

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