Collector's Calendar for April 2013

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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4/1/2013 4:00 PM at Barnes & Noble at DePaul Center - Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL.
4/4/2013 3:30 PM at BookPeople - North Lamar. Austin, TX.
4/6/2013 2:00 PM at Book Soup – Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA. 

Demetri Martin, comedian, signing his book Point Your Face At This

4/1/2013 7:00 PM at Books and Greetings – Livingston Street. Northvale, NJ.
4/2/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Smith Haven Mall. Lake Grove, NY.
4/3/2013 7:00 PM at Changing Hands Bookstore - South McClintock Drive. Tempe, AZ.
4/4/2013 6:00 PM at Tattered Cover - Dorchester Street. Highlands Ranch, CO.
4/5/2013 6:30 PM at the Deseret Book – West South Temple. Salt Lake City, UT.
4/6/2013 12:00 PM at Costco - East 800 South. Orem, UT.
Marie Osmond, singer, actress, and member of The Osmond Family, signing her book The Key Is Love

4/2/2013 6:00 PM at J&R Music - Park Row. New York, NY.
New Kids On the Block, pop music "boy band", will be signing their album 10

4/3/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Avenue. Los Angeles, CA.
4/5/2013 6:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - North Beverly Drive. Beverly Hills, CA.
4/9/2013 5:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - East 59th Street. New York, NY.
Gwyneth Paltrow, singer and Academy Award-winning actress, signing her cookbook It's All Good

4/3/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Old Orchard Center. Skokie, IL.
4/15/2013 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Todd Rundgren, rock musician, signing his album State

Mamie Van Doren Signed Photo

4/4/2013 6:30 PM at the Aero Theatre - Montano Avenue. Santa Monica, CA.
Mamie Van Doren, 1950s sex symbol, signing her book Playing the Field

4/5/2013 - 4/7/2013 Days of the Dead at the Los Angeles Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA.

Scheduled guests include: Tom Sizemore, Roddy Piper, Traci Lords, Dick Miller, PJ Soles, Dee Wallace, Sybil Danning, and many more. 

4/7/2013 Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show at the Valley Inn & Conference Center - Mission Hills, CA.

Scheduled guests include: Peter Beagle, Larry Niven, Len Wein, and many others.

4/8/2013 7:00 PM at Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.

Julia Sweeney, star of "Saturday Night Live", signing her book If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother

4/8/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - 82nd & Broadway. New York, NY
4/16/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Route 17 South. Paramus, NJ.
4/24/2013 7:00 PM at Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.
Richard Belzer, comedian and star of “Law & Order: SVU”, signing his book Hit List

4/9/2013 7:00 PM at Strand Books - Broadway. New York, NY.
Diane Ladd, star of "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Rambling Rose", signing her book A Bad Afternoon For A Piece of Cake

Carol Burnett : This Time Together Book Autographed by Carol Burnett

4/9/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Union Square. New York, NY
4/16/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Carol Burnett, television comedienne, signing her book Carrie and Me

4/9/2013 7:00 PM at Book Soup – Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA. 
4/18/2013 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Warren Street. New York, NY.
Tom Sizemore, actor, "Black Hawk Down" and "Saving Private Ryan", signing his memoir By Some Miracle I Made It Out Of There

4/10/2013 7:00 PM at Book Revue – New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
4/11/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Route 17 South. Paramus, NJ.
4/12/2013 5:00 PM at J&R Music - Park Row. New York, NY.
Paul Anka, pop singer/songwriter, signing his autobiography My Way

Ed Wood Photo with Johnny Depp Signed by Martin Landau

4/12/2013 - 4/14/203 Monsterpalooza at the Burbank Airport Mariott - Burbank, CA.

Scheduled guests include: Ultraman cast, Linda Blair, Martin Landau, Danny Glover, Tony Todd, Deep Roy, Night of the Living Dead cast, and many others. 

4/17/2013 7:00 PM at Bookends – East Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ.
Billy Ray Cyrus, country musician and actor, signing his book Hillbilly Heart

4/19/2013 - 4/21/2013 The Hollywood Show at the LAX Westin - Los Angeles, CA. Scheduled guests include: Angie Dickinson, Barry Bostwick, Dean Cain, Dwight Schultz, June Lockhart, Mamie Van Doren,  Mickey Dolenz, Nancy Allen, Richard Hatch, Stella Stevens, Tippi Hedren, and many more. Plus, UACC Autograph Authentication Course will be taught by Michael Hecht, UACC President and Kevin Segall, Proprietor of Collector's Shangri-La. Discounted tickets here!

Starline Hollywood Card Signed by Debbie Reynolds

4/20/2013 to 4/21/2013 The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the USC campus – Los Angeles, CA.

Scheduled guests include: Brian Boitano, Carol Burnett, Chris Columbus, Demetri Martin, Danica McKeller, Debbie Reynolds, Molly Ringwald, Tom Sizemore, Julia Sweeney, and many more.

4/20/2013 12:30 PM at J&R Music - Park Row. New York, NY.
Anthrax, heavy metal band, signing their album Anthems

The Doors Book Autographed by Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore

4/20/2013 2:00 PM at Bull Moose – Payne Road. Scarborough, ME.
4/23/13 7:00 PM at Vintage Vinyl Records. Lafayette Road. Fords, NJ.
John Densmore, drummer of The Doors, signing his book The Doors: Unhinged

4/24/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – Union Square. New York, NY.
Chris Columbus, filmmaker “Gremlins" and "The Goonies", signing his book House of Secrets

Official TV Land Convention Autographed Progam - Signed by 17 including Carl Reiner

4/24/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.

Carl Reiner, comedy writer, actor, filmmaker signing his book I Remember Me

Celebrity Chef Autograph Collection - Bobby Flay, Jamie Oliver, Paula Deen, Emeril Lagasse, others

4/24/2013 12:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - Annapolis Mall. Mannapolis, MD.
4/25/2013 12:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - Huntington Avenue. Boston, MA.
4/26/2013 12:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - North Gulph Road. King of Prussia, PA.
4/28/2013 2:00 PM at Williams-Sonoma - NorthPark Center. Dallas, TX.
4/30/2013 1:00 PM at Costco - Palomar Airport Road. Carlsbad, CA.
4/30/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Edinger Avenue. Huntington Beach, CA.
Bobby Flay, celebrity chef, signing his book Bobby Flay's Barbeque Addiction

I Am Nancy DVD Signed by Heather Langenkamp and Arlene Marechal

4/26/2013 - 4/28/2013 Motor City Nightmares at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, Novi, MI.

Scheduled guests include: Heather Langenkamp, PJ Soles, James Russo, Dee Wallace, Michael Berryman, Roddy Piper, and many more.

The Green Hornet Photo Autographed by Van Williams

4/26/2013 - 4/28/2013 Chiller Theatre at the Sheraton Parsippany - Parsippany, NJ.

Scheduled guests include: Mickey Dolenz, Van Williams, Mariel Hemingway, Barry Bostwick, Larry Wilcox, John Amos, Tia Carrere, Nancy Allen, and many more.

Chasing Dogma Limited Edition Book Signed by Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and Duncan Fegredo

4/26/13 - 4/28/2013 C2E2 in the West Building at McCormick Place - Chicago, IL.

Scheduled guests include: Kevin Smith, Adam West, Brian Posehn, Burt Ward, Bruce Boxleitner, Felicia Day, Julie Newmar, and many others.

Information sometimes changes. Before showing up, please contact the event location to verify accuracy, and let us know if there are any errors in our listing. Thanks!

Ragnar Imagines "Collector's Shangri-La" - Share YOUR Vision for a Chance to Win!

We're thrilled to share with you a dynamic and sleek illustration of "Collector's Shangri-La" by contemporary artist Ragnar!

Click here for last week's artwork by comic artist Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey, Drinky Crow).

What does your "Shangri-La" for collectors look like? Share your vision with us by sending your artwork to collectorsshangrila "at" gmail.com or to Collector's Shangri-La, PO Box 491661, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA. We'll post the best ones for everyone to enjoy!

Plus, the talented creator of our favorite submission will receive a $200 Collector's Shangri-La Gift Certificate! "Runner up" submissions will win other surprise goodies!

Submission deadline June 1, 2013.

The artwork may be any size, any medium. If you're sending it digitally, please keep it under 5 MB. Thanks!

Tony Millionaire Imagines "Collector's Shangri-La" - Share YOUR Vision for a Chance to Win!

Cartoonist Tony Millionaire's Vision of "Collector's Shangri-La"

We're thrilled to share with you a gorgeous pen and ink illustration of "Collector's Shangri-La" by cartoonist Tony Millionaire, the beloved and award-winning creator of Drinky Crow’s Maakies, Sock Monkey, and Billy Hazelnuts.

What does your "Shangri-La" for collectors look like? Share your vision with us by sending your artwork to collectorsshangrila "at" gmail.com or to Collector's Shangri-La, PO Box 491661, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA. We'll post the best ones for everyone to enjoy!

Plus, the talented creator of our favorite submission will receive a $200 Collector's Shangri-La Gift Certificate! "Runner up" submissions will win other surprise goodies!

Submission deadline June 1, 2013.

The artwork may be any size, any medium. If you're sending it digitally, please keep it under 5 MB. Thanks!

John Waters Answers the Phone for Collector's Shangri-La

You don't even need to call us to hear filmmaker John Waters' (Hairspray, Pink Flamingos) new voicemail greeting for Collector's Shangri-La! Listen to the MP3 file here.

Cry-Baby Photo with Johnny Depp Signed by Traci Lords

Unwatchable Autographed by John Waters

Collector's Treasure of the Day - Original Cover Art for Peter Bagge's Other Stuff

Original Art and Final Cover for Peter Bagge's Other Stuff

In his new collection of off-the-wall comics from the pages of Hate and other publications, Peter Bagge collaborates with some of the top names in the business, including Robert Crumb, Alan Moore, Dan Clowes, and the Hernandez brothers. We were lucky enough to acquire the original cover art by this modern master cartoonist.

Preview of Peter Bagge's Other Stuff on Boing Boing

Preorder Peter Bagge's Other Stuff on Amazon

Collector's Treasure of the Day - The Ultimate Pre-Code Horror Comic Book!

Tales From the Crypt #20 (#1) Gaines File pedigree Comic Book CGC NM+ 9.6

The ultimate pre-code horror book with incredible provenance and in near-perfect condition! This first issue of Tales From the Crypt (EC, 1950) comes directly from the personal collection of Bill Gaines (1922 - 1992), the publisher of EC Comics and MAD Magazine!

Collector's Calendar for March 2013

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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3/1/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Bethesda Avenue. Tucson, Bethesda, MD.
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, signing her book Prague Winter

Brady Bunch Photo Signed by Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight

3/1/2013 - 3/3/2013 Monkees Convention at the Sheraton Meadowlands - East Rutherford, NJ.
Scheduled guests include: Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, David Cassidy, Butch Patrick, Ron Dante, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen, and many more.

2/26/2013 7:30 PM at Mysterious Galaxy - Artesia Blvd. Redonodo Beach, CA.
3/1/2013 7:00 PM at Mysterious Galaxy - Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA.
3/2/2013 2:00 PM at Dark Delicacies - West Maganolia Blvd. Burbank, CA.
Amber Benson, novelist and star of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", signing her book The Golden Age of Death

3/3/2013 1:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Peter Yarrow, member of Peter, Paul, & Mary, signing his children's book I'm In Love With A Big Blue Frog

My Cross to Bear Signed by Gregg Allman

3/4/2013 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - Fifth Avenue. New York, NY.

Gregg Allman, rock and blues star, The Allman Brothers Band, signing his book My Cross To Bear

3/5/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - East 86th Street. New York, NY.
3/14/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Rita Moreno, Oscar/Tony/Grammy-winning star of "West Side Story", signing her memoir Rita Moreno

Dear Cary Signed by Dyan Cannon

3/7/2013 11:00 AM at the Luxe Summit Hotel - Westm Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.
Dyan Cannon, star of "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" and "Heaven Can Wait", signing her book Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant

Lost in Space Cast Photo Autographed by Angela Cartwright, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, June Lockhart, Bill Mumy

3/9/2013 - 3/10/2013 San Jose Super Toy & Comic Book Show at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - San Jose, CA.
Scheduled guests include: Veronica Cartwright, Angela Cartwright, Richard Kiel, others.

3/12/2013 7:00 PM at Book Revue - New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.

3/13/13 7:30 AM at Coral Gables Congregational Church - DeSoto Blvd. Miami, FL.
Jessica Alba, star of "Sin City" and the tv series "Dark Angel", signing her book The Honest Life

Superman vs Muhammad Ali Deluxe Book Signed by Neal Adams

3/15/2013 - 3/17/2013 MegaCon at the Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL.
Scheduled guests include: Chris Claremont, Doug Sneyd, George Pérez, Neal Adams, Amanda Conner, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Dean Cain, Jeremy Bulloch, Lou Ferrigno, many more.


3/15/2013 - 3/17/2013 Ephemera 33 Conference and Paper Show at the Hyatt Regency- Old Greenwich, CT.
The theme of this year is "Ephemera: Art and Commerce". Panel discussions, dealer room, auctions, and book signings.

The Lucky Southern Star Signed by Julie Adams

3/21/2013 - 3/24/2013 Festival of the West at Westworld - North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ.
Scheduled guests include: Kevin Sorbo, William Shockley, Robert Fuller, Bruce Boxleitner, Denny Miller, Buck Taylor, Julie Adams, Johnny Crawford, andy many more.

3/21/2013 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
3/24/2013 2:00 PM at Boulder Book Store - Pearl Street. Boulder, CO.
Demetri Martin, comedian, signing his book Point Your Face At This: Drawings

Star Trek Print Signed by Boris Vallejo

3/29/2013 - 3/31/2013 WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center - Anaheim, CA.
Scheduled guests include: Frank Cho, Jim Lee, Jeff Smith, Jim Steranko, Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, many more!

Information sometimes changes. Before showing up, please contact the event location to verify accuracy, and let us know if there are any errors in our listing. Thanks!