{"product_id":"collecting-laurel-and-hardy","title":"Collecting Laurel and Hardy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of the legendary comedy duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy through collectibles and memorabilia, this definitive (and humorous) book features more than 1,000 full-color images of items, plus the stories and history behind them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nForeword by Leonard Maltin\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eCollecting Laurel \u0026amp; Hardy\u003c\/em\u003e combines more than 1,000 full-color photos of artifacts with film history, fun stories, and painstaking research to create a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia—from Stan's perpetual desk calendar and Ollie's \u003cem\u003eWay Out West\u003c\/em\u003e pants, to rare lobby cards and original scripts, to figurines and games. Featuring even truly obscure items (such as Christmas ornaments depicting Laurel and Hardy dressed as baby chickens!), this book takes fans into the whimsical, wonderful, and often-hilarious world of collectibles that celebrate the popular comedic duo.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShowcasing items from the priceless to the more affordable, chapters tackle the categories of autographs; props, wardrobe, and personal items; advertising and publicity; toys and games; figures; ceramics; books and comics; and so much more! There's even a chapter that discusses the international Sons of the Desert fan club, as well as museums around the world devoted to \"the Boys.\" Special featurettes add to the fun by providing information on the iconic duo's experiences with fan correspondence, awards, magic, animation, lost films, and even their work with animals. Leading film critic and historian Leonard Maltin provides the foreword.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFilled to the (bowler hat) brim with rare and desirable memorabilia, this book offers a tour through the world’s largest assembly of Laurel and Hardy collectibles in one place, making it a veritable museum in print and the ultimate tribute to one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedy teams.\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCompanion website with additional content and information is available at https:\/\/collectinglaurelandhardy.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPraise for \u003cem\u003eCollecting Laurel \u0026amp; Hardy\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\"Astonishingly comprehensive, the magnificent \u003cem\u003eCollecting Laurel \u0026amp; Hardy\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for any devotee of Stan \u0026amp; Ollie. Filled with priceless photos, anecdotes, memorabilia, and a detailed history, it's like having a virtual museum of the Boys between the covers of one book. Thank you, Danny Bacher and Bernie Hogya!\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Mark Hamill, actor and Star Wars icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"A joyous and comprehensive addition to our world of Stan and Ollie.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Robert Klein, Grammy and Tony Award-winning comedian and actor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"There's no Laurel and Hardy book like this, and it's terrific, so much fun to browse. Any serious fan has to have it, and even casual fans will discover many happy hours exploring the incredible array of collectibles related to cinema's best-loved comedy team.\"\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e—Richard W. Bann, leading Laurel and Hardy expert and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"A treasure trove in the truest sense of the word. From nearly every facet of ephemera, this thoughtfully prepared and passionate love letter offers substantial proof that Laurel and Hardy were among the most popular personalities on the planet. A book that every fan will return to again and again.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Stan Taffel, film historian, author, and Emmy-winning archivist\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"I've collected Laurel and Hardy memorabilia since I was five years old in 1964, but Danny and Bernie have found all sorts of treasures from around the world that I've never seen before! ... A must-have for everyone who loves Stan and Ollie.\"\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e—Randy Skretvedt, author of \u003cem\u003eLaurel \u0026amp; Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e[AuthorName]By Danny Bacher and Bernie Hogya and Foreword by Leonard Maltin[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eDanny Bacher\u003c\/strong\u003e was an award-winning entertainer and an avid collector of all things Laurel and Hardy. He began collecting Laurel and Hardy memorabilia at the age of five and amassed one of the world’s largest and most important private collections. He was a singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and international touring and recording artist with three critically acclaimed studio albums. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Hogya\u003c\/strong\u003e founded the Stan Laurel Correspondence Archive Project\r\n(LettersFromStan.com). He is an accomplished creative director. One of Bernie's advertisements is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution.\r\nHe co-created the famous milk mustache campaign, which led to the\r\npublication of \u003cem\u003eThe Milk Mustache Book\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003eBest Seller. He lives in Delaware. www.berniehogya.com. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeonard Maltin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading film critic and historian. At age thirteen he launched the first sanctioned “junior branch” of Sons of the Desert, the Tit for Tat Tent of Teaneck, New Jersey. He later wrote about Laurel and Hardy in his books \u003cem\u003eMovie Comedy Teams\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Movie Shorts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Movie Comedians\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Laurel and Hardy Book\u003c\/em\u003e. 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