ENDED Collectables for a Cause Autographed Disney Books

Fundraiser has ENDED. Thank you so much everyone. Together we have raised $3,998 to fight breast caner!!!!!!

UPDATE: April 4, 2015 1:00pm Eastern
Mailed a number of the books this morning. I emailed everyone whose package shipped today.
I will get the others mailed this coming week.

Book #13 Tarzan Special Collector’s Edition – Autographed and Embellished by author Russell Schroeder Russel embellished with book with a portrait of Tarzan. $50

Obtained 1999 from Howard Lowery Gallery

First Edition; 72 pages, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4

Book #14 The Tarzan Chronicles. – Signed by Directors Kevin Lima and Chris Buck and author Howard Green $175

Beautiful Coffee-Table Hardcover book; 192 pages, in full color, 9x 13 1/2. Obtained from Howard Lowery Gallery in California.

Chris Buck worked on Frozen, Frozen Fever and on board for Frozen 2. He also was an animator on Little Mermaid, Fox and the House, Rescuers Down Under and Pocahontas.

Kevin Lima also worked on Enchanted, 102 Dalmations and a Goofy Movie.

This book currently sells on the secondary market for over $100 with NO signatures.

Book # 16 Fantasia 2000: Vision of Hope – 7 Autographs $325

Signed by the following animators on the Table of Contents Page: Don Hahn, Handel Butoym, Eric and Susan Goldberg, Francis Glebas and 2 others.

Silver foils covered slip case. Another beautiful coffee-table book.

Book #18 – The Art of Hercules Special Limited Edition (1,000) Gift Book INCLUDES Limited Edition Sericel – $350

This is brand new, mint STILL in shrink wrap!
“Each of the 1,000 copies is numbered and individually signed by Walt Disney’s President of Feature Animation and the producers and directors of the film. ” Since it’s still shrink wrapped I had to do some research to see who signed the book.

I believe the autographs are:
Peter Schneider, President of Walt Disney Feature Animation
Alice Dewey, Producer
John Musker, Director and
Ron Clements, Director.

Book #21 The Fairest One of All – the Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs $1000.

SIGNED BY: DIane Disney Miller and author J.B. Kaufman

This one is hard to part with folks, but cancer is even tougher!!!! A beautiful coffee table book of over 300 pages. Approx 11 x 13″

I purchased this via Give the Kids the World Auction held by fellow Disney Fan, Dave Parfitt who is on Twitter as @mouseSkywalker @Adventuresbydad

Book #22 It’s Kind of a Cute Story – by Rolly Crump as told to Jeff Heimbuch $200
Found another one of these in the book (was buried in my closet)

Disney Legend Rolly Crump tells his personal story of working for Walt as an Imagineer back in the day. When the book was announced a special Limited Edition of 500 Signed and Numbered hard cover book was available. It too quickly sold out. As you can see by now, I purchased 2 of the books. This is number 159 of 500 signed by both Rolly and Jeff.

Hard Cover book, 187 pages; 9 x 11″

It’s almost time for another 2 day walk in Washington DC for my annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. My fundraising is now in full swing.

I offer the following autograph books FOR SALE! Your ENTIRE purchase price goes directly to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I pay for shipping. Due to the weight and cost of shipping, US addresses only please!

When the book has been “sold”, I will put a notation on it with your first name and Last initial. I will send you an email with payment instructions. You will have 48 hours to make your donation or the book goes back up for sale. This sale lasts until Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 5pm eastern time or until all the books are gone.

I have been an autograph collector (especially books) for years and years. I try to document all purchases and signatures and share the information below for each book).

Books are sold as is. There are no refunds. Many books are one of a kind. They will all be shipped USPS priority mail or UPS and insured. However, if lost or damaged in mailing, there are no replacements available.

Leave a comment with the title of the book you wish to purchase. I will respond in the order I receive them.

Please remember this is a FUNDRAISER and your entire purchase price goes directly to fight Breast Cancer.

SOLD OUT

Book #19 SOLD MaryS – Design: Just for Fun by Disney Legend Bob Gurr $250
I FOUND ANOTHER ONE!!!
In 2012, Disney Legend Bob Gurr wrote this behind the scenes look at Disney themed attractions. Prior to publication, he offered for sale a special Collector’s Limited Edition and numbered hard copy edition in red, of course I purchased two. The books quickly sold out. This is #62 of 1,000.

Book #12 SOLD – KayB Disney’s Mix and Match Villains (Kids Book) signed by Eric and Susan Goldberg $25

Obtained in 1997 from the Howard Lowery Gallery

BOOK #1 SOLD: First one goes to ScotmanS; Second one to KayB; Third to BrianT – Dream It! Do It! by Marty Sklar Price $200 –

Marty was the guest at a special Pacific Northwest Mouse Mini Meet in October 2013. These books came from that special event. Not all books have the date.

Not all books have the date in addition to Marty’s signature

Book #2 –SOLD: Karen T Animated Life by Disney Legend Floyd Norman $125

Also in October, 2013 Disney Legend Floyd Norman signed books at public events. This one came from Stuart NG Books in California. This one is not only signed by Floyd but he also drew a sketch of Woody, one of the characters he worked on.

Book #3 – SOLD: TimMc Design: Just for Fun by Disney Legend Bob Gurr $250

In 2012, Disney Legend Bob Gurr wrote this behind the scenes look at Disney themed attractions. Prior to publication, he offered for sale a special Collector’s Limited Edition and numbered hard copy edition in red, of course I purchased two. The books quickly sold out. This is #814 of 1,000.
In February 2015, this book sold for $224.95 on Ebay.

Book #4 SOLD: Lance H – It’s Kind of a Cute Story – by Rolly Crump as told to Jeff Heimbuch $200

Disney Legend Rolly Crump tells his personal story of working for Walt as an Imagineer back in the day. When the book was announced a special Limited Edition of 500 Signed and Numbered hard cover book was available. It too quickly sold out. As you can see by now, I purchased 2 of the books. This is number 159 of 500 signed by both Rolly and Jeff.

Hard Cover book, 187 pages; 9 x 11″

Book #20 –
SOLD – Jonathon Animated Life by Disney Legend Floyd Norman $125 This one has a sketch of WALT

Also in October, 2013 Disney Legend Floyd Norman signed books at public events. This one came from Stuart NG Books in California. This one is not only signed by Floyd but he also drew a sketch of Walt.

Book #5 SOLD: Scotman The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland by the Imagineers $125

At the 2013 D23 Expo many imagineers were signing autographs. I personally obtained the signatures This book is signed by several outstanding Imagineers some destined to be a Disney Legend (noted are just a few of the projects they have worked on):

Joe Rohde – Animal Kingdom, Aulani, The Adventurers Club at Pleasure Island.

Joe Lanzisero – Winter Summerland Mini Golf, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland (including Mystic Manor best attraction ever!)

Kathy Mangrum – CarsLand, currently at WDW working on projects including Disney Springs

Tom Fitzgerald – Horizons, Pooh’s Honey Pot (Tokyo Disneyland) Ratatouiolle (Disneyland Paris), Star Tours Re-Launch, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Disneyland Hotel)

Kevin Rafferty – Carsland, Typhoon Lagoon, MuppetVision 3D, Tower of Terror, Toy Story Midway Mania

Book #6 SOLD: SaraM The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom $50

At the 2013 D23 Expo many imagineers were signing autographs. I personally obtained the signatures This book is signed by two outstanding Imagineers: Joe Lanzisero and Eric Jacobson.

Book #7 Welcome Aboard the Disney Dream – signed by author Jeff Kurti $50

Hardback Book. 86 pages. First Edition Comes with a note from Captain Tom about being on the maiden voyage.

Book #8 SOLD: StephB Disney the First Hundred Years Hardback. Signed by both authors Dave Smith and Steven Clark. $75

Book purchased January 2000 from Howard Lowery Gallery in California.

First Edition

Book # 9 SOLD: KayB The Disney Mountains – Imagineering at its Peak $200
Book long out of print. First Edition

Signed by:

Disney Legend Bob Gurr (at 2010 Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet)

Joe Rhode (at Animal Kingdom)

Dave Anderson – worked on the original Bobsleds (at Magic Meets in PA).

Book # 10 SOLD: MaryK Mickey Mouse My Life in Pictures by Russell Schroeder $45
Russell not only signed the book but sketched a Mickey Mouse Head. Obtained in 1999 from the Howard Lowery Gallery in California.

First Edition; 64 pages; 11 1/4 x 9

Book #11 SOLD: KayB Morning at Pride Rock (Kids Book) signed by the illustrator, Disney Artist Dave Pacheco. $25

Obtained in 1999 from the Howard Lowery Gallery
First Edition;

Book #15 SOLD: KayB Poster Art of Disney Parks $125 7 Signatures
Obtained at Stuart NG books sore where the persons below met with fans and signed the books.

Danny Handke – co-author & Imagineer
Vanessa Hunt – co-author & Imagineer
Disney Legend Tony Baxter – Senior VP of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering
Nicole Armitage – artist
Will Eyerman – artist & Imagineer
Greg Maletic – artist
Tracy Trinast (Austin) – artist

First Edition; 144 pages, 14 x 11″

Book #17 SOLD: Jodi R ” a bugs life – the art and making of an epic of miniature proportions:
SPECIAL EDITION OF 2,500 signed by JOHN LASSETER and ANDREW STANTON $1,000 Long sold out, very hard to find.

2,550 copies of the First Edition of A Bug’s Life.. have been numbered and signed by the film’s Director John Lasseter and Co-Director Andrew Stanton.

First Edition # 1312 of 2,550. Beautiful coffee table type book. 127 pages; 11 x 14″

Comes in a special fold out cover designed to look like leaves.

Book #7 SOLD: ColleenJ Welcome Aboard the Disney Dream – signed by author Jeff Kurti $50

Hardback Book. 86 pages. First Edition Comes with a note from Captain Tom about being on the maiden voyage.

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