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“Say Hey” Willie Mays! So sorry to see you go.

Willie hit the first home run in the very first game at Anaheim Stadium. April 9, 1966.

Read and view Willie and other sports books and memorabilia
here at Planet Books!

A PLANET BOOKS NEWS ALERT!

A really nice collection of antique and vintage bookends are now available for sale here at Planet Books. A set of one of these these would make a fine gift to a grad or for good ol' dad on his day, or treat yourself to spruce up your own book collection. Most of these are in the $40.- $95. range.

As always, read more books!

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MORE PLANET BOOKS INFO ON THIS WEEK'S PAPERBACK SHOW!

HEY EVERYBODY!!

It`s that time of year, where we`ll be at the 44th
VINTAGE PAPERBACK COLLECTORS SHOW & SALE
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This Sunday, March 17th at the Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N. Verdugo Road
Glendale CA 91208
(818) 548- 2147

There will be many guest authors and artists signing your books for free, after you pay a mere $10.00 for admission.
Plus there will be many tables of really great books and collectibles for sale from many local and far-away dealers.

REMEMBER,
We`ll be there,
so see us THERE, and DO NOT come by the store that day!

SOME SAD PLANET BOOKS NEWS.

A lot of you most likely heard of the passing of our friend and fearless leader, Michael Munns last month. His knowledge of sports and music was unsurpassed.

Help us celebrate his life and adventures here at the store on Sunday, February 25, at noon for some lively talk and refreshments.

(Please excuse the grainy photo, this was a rare occasion where he was not only OK with the shutter but was cracking up to boot!)

PLANET BOOKS and Tim Burton wish you a Nightmare Before Christmas! We hope that everyone remembers that books make great gifts.

Room Tone by Vanessa H. Smith – Finishing Line Press The “dailyness” in a Vanessa Smith poem is never dull, and never what’s expected. Her west-coast swagger is reminiscent of early Joni Mitchell — “my face, like an interview, / tells the most important / stories first.” Her “uploaded anguish,” is that of a speaker who “wipes daily d...

TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY! LARRY NIVEN WILL BE HERE IN PERSON FROM 1 PM TO 3 PM HERE AT PLANET BOOKS!

In less than two weeks, PLANET BOOKS will have the honor of presenting LARRY NIVEN, Fantasy and Science Fiction Icon to our store for a book signing. Bring three books from home, and have them signed for your collection. As always, this is a free event.

WE HAVE REALLY EXCITING PLANET BOOKS NEWS!

THE AWARD WINNING SCIENCE FICTION ICON AND LEGEND, LARRY NIVEN WILL BE HERE AT PLANET BOOKS SOON!

More to follow as we work out the ins and outs of this tremendous event!

ATTENTION! ANTHONY DAVIS & PLANET BOOKS FANS!

Anthony Davis is here, and will be all afternoon, at PLANET Books, right now! Seriously, come by while the pizza is still hot! Did we mention it's free?

1855 Freeman Avenue in Signal Hill CA (562) 985 3154

Q & A with A.D. at PLANET BOOKS!

We are very pleased to present USC legend and NFL star Anthony Davis, here at Planet Books this Saturday, the 14th of October from 11am to 3 pm+. Anthony will be conducting a question-and-answer session to whatever you might want to discuss. As always, Anthony will sign an item of yours, with our complements. We really hope to see you all here.

If you haven't been here before, we are located at 1855 Freeman Avenue in Signal Hill Ca. Parking may be limited so don't delay. If you are an Anthony Davis, USC, or Football fan, you will surely have a great time.

A fun time was had here today at PLANET BOOKS with BOBBY GRICH. We hope to see you all here again, soon.

-BOBBY IS HERE RIGHT NOW...AT PLANET BOOKS!!!

Seriously, if you were an Angles fan, when men were not afraid to catch a ball up against the wall, or take one for the team, then you will surely want to meet and hang out for a while with BOBBY GRICH, till 2 pm. Oh and maybe buy one of our fine books or other cool items.

That's Planet Books, 1855 Freeman Ave. Signal Hill CA 90755
(562) 985 3154

AN AMAZING LAST-MINUTE PLANET BOOKS NEWS ALERT FOR NEXT SATURDAY!

6 time All-Star BOBBY GRICH, MLB great, and local good guy, will be here at Planet Books next Saturday the 26th of August from 11am to 2 pm to talk about baseball, and sign one item that you bring, for free. Bobby grew up in Long Beach and played 17 years in baseball, seven with the Baltimore Orioles then ten more with the California Angels playing in six All-Star games, winning four Golden Glove awards, and a Silver Slugger.

We know it's last minute but you will be glad you joined the party, hope to see you there.

OUR SECOND HUGE PLANET BOOKS ANNOUNCEMENT!

HAROLD JACKSON, legendary wide receiver who played in the NFL from 1968 through 1983 for The Los Angeles Rams, The Philadelphia Eagles, then again with The Los Angeles Rams, The New England Patriots, The Minnesota Vikings, The Seattle Seahawks, and The New England Patriots, all while compiling huge league leading numbers! Harold will also be here at PLANET BOOKS, next Saturday, July 15th from 12 noon to 3 pm to sign one item that you brought from home for free.

Harold will also have items available for purchase.

Please join us here for Football, Baseball, fun, and books!

TWO GREAT BIG PLANET BOOKS ANNOUNCEMENTS!

First, Ron Cey, legendary Los Angeles Dodgers player will be here at PLANET BOOKS, next Saturday, July 15th from 12 noon to 3 pm with his new book, "Penguin Power: Dodger Blue, Hollywood Lights, and My One-in-a-Million Big League Journey". We will have then available for $30. including tax.
"Mention “The Penguin” to any Dodgers fan and you’re sure to evoke not just memories of the beloved third baseman Ron Cey, but also of the glory years of modern Dodgers baseball, a rollicking run through the '70s and '80s highlighted by the loquacious Tommy Lasorda, Fernandomania, a historic infield anchored by Cey, and an unforgettable 1981 World Series title."

So far, Ron will only be signing his new book, but we will keep you updated on that...stay tuned!

A PLANET BOOKS POP-QUIZ!!

Question: What is the significance of this man pictured?
Answer: Mr. Greg Townsend will be here at Planet Books
this Saturday, from 12 noon to 4 pm with his pal Anthony
Davis. Come by and say howdy, bring one of something from home, and get it signed...on us.

A PLANET BOOKS SPECIAL EVENT FOR THIS SATURDAY!!

By popular demand, the return of USC legend, ANTHONY DAVIS, with special guest star, future Hall of Famer Los Angeles Raiders star Defensive End, GREG TOWNSEND. Anthony Davis will sign one item that you bring from home, and a photo that he will provide, Greg Townsend will sign one item you bring from home, and he will have available for purchase, other items that he will sign. That's this Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Carpool if you can, parking may be difficult. Come early and hang out to hear the stories.

A PLANET BOOKS - ANTHONY DAVIS RETURN

After our recent Boxing event fiasco, we are happy present USC legend and NFL star Anthony Davis, this Saturday, the 10th of June from 12 noon to 4 pm. Anthony will sign an item of yours, with our complements. We really hope to see you all here.

As always, read more books!

A LAST MINUTE ADD-ON TO GREAT PLANET BOOKS NEWS!

Danny "Little Red" Lopez will also be here to join these legendary boxers, tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd at PLANET BOOKS FROM 12 NOON TO 3 PM. Bring something from home to have signed, our treat (free to you) or the boxers will have items available for purchase. See you there.

AN EXCITING PLANET BOOKS EVENT ALERT!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 12 noon - 3 pm

We are proud to present in person, Boxing legend Roberto Duran, on the eve of his induction to the Las Angeles Boxing Hall of Fame.

Also appearing will be special guests, Hall of Fame and World Champions Michael Spinks and Alfonso Zamora. Autographs and Memorabilia will be available for purchase. You sports fans won't want to miss this. More news and updates to follow!

A PLANET BOOKS invite to the Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show!

Next Sunday we will have a booth at the Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show, (and we will be at the book store) how is that possible you ask??? So see us at either location to find out.

As always, read more books!

For more information, https://www.la-vintage-paperback-show.com/

SOME INTERESTING PLANET BOOKS NEWS!

We were talking to "John Doe" of the band "X" about a book signing here at PLANET BOOKS but need to push it back for now. What we do have are a number of Signed First edition copies of John's definitive "More Fun in the New World The Unmaking and Legacy of L. A. Punk". Any copies that we have left will be available next Sunday at the 43rd Year of the VINTAGE PAPERBACK show & sale in Glendale at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, where we will have lots of other fine and curious books available..