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Category Archives: Magazines
New Book Shelves for My Ever Expanding Collection
I have a primary book shelf in my living room with my most valuable Disney books, along with many other collectible hardcover editions covering many other subjects. But I also have a large cabinet with doors on it in my … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Collectibles, Displays, Furniture, Magazines
Tagged Books, Collectibles, Displays, Furniture, Magazines, Reading, Shelves
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LIFE Magazine from Oct. 1971 – Disney World Opens
Before Walt Disney World opened in 1971 it was very much up in the air as to whether it would be a good thing for Florida. It seems strange now, but especially the residents of Kissimmee were of the opinion … Continue reading
FORD TIMES Monthly Souvenir Promotional Booklet
Now we go back in time to July of 1953. The place is Detroit, MI. The mode of conveyance is not a fine FORD automobile, but a souvenir promotional booklet that was published monthly and given away to the best … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Attractions, Books, Ephemera, History, Magazines, Transportation
Tagged 50th Anniversary, Advertising, Al Long, Attractions, Books, Detroit, Downtown Sales, Edward J. Adamczyk, Ephemera, Ford Motor Company, Ford Times, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford, History, Lewis F. Brown, Magazines, Souvenir books, The Henry Ford Museum, Transportation
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Disney’s The Black Hole Illustrated Adaption
Merchandise tie-ins are a given today but we may not realize just how far back they go. Walt Disney especially liked to release promotional ephemera and toys to push whatever movie he was releasing at a given time. Walt is … Continue reading
Movie Teen Illustrated Magazine featuring Disney Celebrities
If you grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, likely you gushed and giggled over every word that came out of the mouth of your favorite crush! Publishers took full advantage of the interest in even the youngest of celebrities, … Continue reading
Posted in Cast Members, Characters, Collectibles, Ephemera, Magazines, Movies, Television
Tagged Annette Funicello, Cast Members, Celebrities, Characters, Collectibles, Ephemera, Hayley Mills, Kevin Corcoran, Magazines, Movie Teen Illustrated, Movies, Suzanne Pleshette, Television, Tim Considine
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Walt Disney Company Magazine Advertising Pages
Another great type of collectible that fits into just about anyone’s display space is what is called ‘ephemera’. Ephemera is defined as “items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness.” … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Ephemera, Magazines, Movies, Television
Tagged Admiral, Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Dog Food, Ephemera, Lady, Magazines, Movies, Pard, Peter Pan, Television, Tramp, Trusty
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Nostalgia Illustrated Magazine – The Pleasures of the Past
I’ve set the Wayback Machine to 1975 on a sweltering July day. It’s time to explore some of The Pleasures of the Past via the esteemed Nostalgia Illustrated magazine! Who’s ready for some dog-eared, yellowing, smelly fun? This old magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Characters, History, Magazines
Tagged Animation, Bugs Bunny, Characters, Donald Duck, Gertie the Dinosaur, History, Leonard Maltin, Magazines, Nostalgia Illustrated, Popeye
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LIFE Magazine featuring Mickey Mouse Animation
It’s not uncommon for Disney to be featured in magazines. Walt and Mickey have graced the covers of countless periodicals over the years. This one comes to us from 1978 when Disney animation was struggling to keep an audience. So … Continue reading
Pirates of the Caribbean Promotional Magazine
This is a wonderful promotional magazine from 1974. The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was first opened at Disneyland in 1967 and then at Walt Disney World in 1973, so this magazine was well timed to generate interest in the … Continue reading
Disney Print Advertising Pages
Who would have thought that a page out of an old magazine could become a collectible just because it advertised a character, candy, or a mundane service? And when you combine a beloved product with a cool spokesperson… it even … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Magazines, Walt Disney World
Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Fritos Kid, Gremlins, Hertz, Life Savers, Magazines, Pepsi-Cola, Wally Boag, Walt Disney World, Yellow Cab Company
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