Farewell Robin Williams - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Robin Williams Autographed Photo

Farewell to actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951-2014) who passed away yesterday at the age of 63. To say that he will be missed is an understatement. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x10 inch color cardstock photo from the television comedy special Weapons of Self Destruction (2009) which has been hand-signed in person by Williams. Winner of an Academy Award, several Emmys, Grammys, and Golden Globes, Williams is best known for his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy (1978 - 1982), his stand-up comedy, and his feature film acting in such films as The World According to Garp (1982), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), The Fisher King (1991), Good Will Hunting (1997), Aladdin (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage (1996), and Night at the Museum (2006). Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles In Theaters - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Kevin Eastman's copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited 1 with original art by Peter Laird and others

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) is in movie theaters today! In honor of the release, our Collector's Treasure of the Day is co-creator Kevin Eastman's personal copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Volume 1 with original art by co-creator Peter Laird and the rest of the Mirage Studios gang. A fantastic group shot of the TMNT family was drawn on the frontispiece by Peter Laird in 1988 as a gift to his co-creator Kevin Eastman, and on the facing page other Mirage Studios stalwarts added art of their own. Numbered 1/1000. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

We're also auctioning off several other unique TMNT collectibles here.

Remembering Lucille Ball - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Vintage RKO Pictures Photo Autographed by Lucille Ball

Today marks the birthday of actress and comedienne Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989), best known as the star of her television series I Love Lucy.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this vintage glossy 8 x 10 inch RKO Radio Pictures publicity photo by Ernest A. Bachrach, hand-signed and warmly inscribed by Lucille Ball . Reverse bears an advertising advisory stamp dated 1938. A scarce opportunity to acquire such an early example. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Maureen McCormick - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Brady Bunch Limited Edition Lithograph Autographed by All 6 Brady Kids

Happy Birthday to Maureen McCormick, voice of the Chatty Cathy doll and best known as Marcia Brady on the television series Brady Bunch (1969-1974). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Brady Bunch Limited Edition Lithograph autographed by all six Brady kids: Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland, Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, and Susan Olsen. Double matted to an overall size of 16 x 20 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday John Landis - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Monsters in the Movies Book Signed By John Landis

Happy birthday to filmmaker John Landis, best known for National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), Michael Jackson's music video Thriller (1983), An American Werewolf in London (1981), The Blues Brothers (1980), and many other classic comedies. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed First Edition hardcover of his book Monsters in the Movies.  From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, Landis showcases the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk, or rampage across the Silver Screen! Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering James Baldwin - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Go Tell It On The Mountain Limited Edition Book Signed by James Baldwin

Today marks the birthday of author and social critic James Baldwin (1924-1987). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed leather-bound limited edition of his first book, the 1953 semi-autobiographical novel Go Tell It on the Mountain. The Modern Library included it on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Published by The Franklin Library. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for August 2014

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events.

Our August Collector’s Calendar includes Steel City Con, Hollywood Show Chicago, Wizard World Chicago, plus signings with Norman Reedus, Matt Smith, David Boreanaz, Peter Criss, William Shatner, and many more!

UPCOMING EVENTS -  GOOGLE CALENDAR
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