Collecting Laurel and Hardy

“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. It’s amazing to see items I would have thought long lost to history. There must be a thousand photos, in color, of an incredibly wide range of memorabilia. You will be surprised and delighted. Plus, the text is fun and informative.” – Richard W. Bann, leading Laurel and Hardy expert and author of The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang
“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.” – Stan Taffel, film historian, author, and Emmy-winning archivist
“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! Many of these rarities sell for vast amounts at auction, so having these gorgeous reproductions is a wonderful and much less expensive way to enjoy them. This beautiful book is a valuable keepsake by itself, and it is a must-have for everyone who loves Stan and Ollie.” – Randy Skretvedt, author of Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies
”…a joyous and comprehensive addition to our world of Stan and Ollie.” – Robert Klein, Grammy & Tony Award winning comedian and actor
nbsp;“There simply aren’t enough superlatives to describe how much I LOVE your book! Clearly a labor of love—between its covers is a virtual museum of the most comprehensive collection of Stan and Ollie-related items I’ve ever seen. Priceless!” – Mark Hamill, American actor and fan of Laurel and Hardy

Danny Bacher 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.

Bernie Hogya founded the Stan Laurel Correspondence Archive Project. He is an accomplished creative director. One of Bernie’s advertisements is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution. He co-created the famous milk mustache campaign, which led to the publication of The Milk Mustache Book, a New York Times Best Seller. He lives in Delaware.

Leonard Maltin 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 Movie Comedy Teams, The Great Movie Shorts, The Great Movie Comedians, and The Laurel and Hardy Book. He is perhaps best known for his long-running paperback Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and a thirty-year run on television’s Entertainment Tonight. He teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and hosts a weekly podcast, Maltin on Movies, with his daughter, Jessie.

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