Happy Birthday Frank Frazetta

Fighting Figures Original Art Signed by Frank Frazetta

Today marks the birthday of fantasy and science fiction artist Frank Frazetta (1928 - 2010), best known for his work for comics, book covers, paintings, movie posters, and LP record album covers. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this drawing by Frazetta on a sheet of sketch paper and matted to 8 x 7 inches - a bold example of Frazetta's pure line unleashed.  The agony of defeat flows from this tense image by Frank Frazetta. Frazetta's uncanny ability to express motion and emotion in a few simple lines was never better represented than in this stimulating 4 x 3 inch image. In excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta. Provenance Heritage Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Lana Turner

Lana Turner Autographed Photo

Happy birthday to Hollywood screen legend Lana Turner (1921 - 1995). Discovered at the age of 16 by MGM, Lana Turner played the a femme fatale in The Postman Always Rings Twice and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Peyton Place. In 1958, her daughter, Cheryl Crane, stabbed Turner's lover Johnny Stompanato to death.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch promotional photo from the 1965 film Love Has Many Faces which has been hand-signed and inscribed by Lana Turner. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. 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.

Happy Birthday Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper Autographed Photo

Happy birthday to rocker Alice Cooper! Our Collector's Treasure of the day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photo that has been hand-signed in person by the musician best known for his horror-themed stage shows and songs like "Welcome to My Nightmare" and "I'm Eighteen". Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell

Family Tree Print Hand-Signed by Norman Rockwell

Today marks the birthday of painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978), best known for his cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios for The Saturday Evening Post magazine. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this color 18.75 x 25 inch print entitled "Family Tree," hand-signed in black ink by Rockwell. Painted for the cover of Saturday Evening Post, October 24, 1959. In very good condition. Includes RR Auction COA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Brent Spiner

Star Trek: Nemesis Movie Poster Hand-Signed by Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner

Happy birthday to actor Brent Spiner, best known as android Lieutenant Commander Data in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and four subsequent films. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 16 x 24 inch Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) movie poster which has been personally autographed by stars Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard) and Brent Spiner (Data). Mint condition. Affixed with serial numbered hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photo of each actor signing poster. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Brandon Lee

The Crow Vintage Movie Poster Hand-Signed By James O'Barr 

Today marks the birthday of actor and martial artist Brandon Lee (1965 - 1993), best known as the son of Bruce Lee and star of the fantasy action film The Crow (1994) based on James O'Barr's comic book. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original vintage 24 x 36 inch poster from the film that has been personally autographed by O'Barr. Lee was accidentally killed on the set during filming by a defective blank. A reboot of the film is set to start production in Spring 2015. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.