Excelsior [ Sealed & Signed ]

Stan Lee

Easton Press. Collectors limited signed edition. Hardcover. Book in As New/Fine+ condition and still in publisher issued cellophane / No dust jacket issued. Item #4924

Leather bound signed collector's edition of Stan Lee's memoir "Excelsior -- The Amazing Life of Stan Lee." Accompanied by all collector's paperwork/certificate of authenticity signed by Lee, the publisher and a witness endorses this edition. Parrish Books guarantees the authenticity of all our signatures.

Easton Press books boast genuine premium leather bindings, 22-karat gold accents with traditional raised "hubbed" spine. Gold gilded page ends that provide additional protection against dust and humidity and smyth-sewn for durability. Archival quality acid-neutral paper for decades use.


The exceptionally talented Stan Lee, a multifaceted figure in the world of comic books, excelled as a writer, editor, publisher, and producer. Born to Romanian-born Jewish immigrant parents in the vibrant city of New York, Lee's creativity knew no bounds. He played a pivotal role in co-creating iconic comic characters such as the X-Men, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and Black Widow.

A distinctive aspect of Lee's persona was his enthusiastic use of the term "Excelsior!"—a phrase he would energetically shout out. Notably, this phrase also serves as the motto of New York state, where Lee spent his formative years. The first documented instance of Lee using "Excelsior!" dates back to a 1968 column in Stan's "Soapbox," showcasing his boundless energy and optimistic spirit. It was a vibrant declaration from a man with a storied life, encapsulating the essence of his dynamic contributions to the world of comics.

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