Category Archives: Celebrity

Star Trek – The Next Generation – Angel One

Posted on September 2, 2019 by marty

My Star Trek connection was not a happy one because I was never compensated for the several pairs of ear wraps that the were used in the filming of the Next Generation, Angel One episodes. This is the story: For … Continue reading →

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Picturing Prince: Photographs by Steve Parke

Posted on October 30, 2017 by marty

Intimate portraits of Prince by photographer Steve Parke will be on display at the Proud Central Gallery, the Strand, London. November 9th – December 3rd, 2017. “Proud will be commemorating the genius of a man whose creative expression continues to … Continue reading →

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Prince Celebration – 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by marty

I just returned from the 4-day commemorative Prince Celebration 2017 event, held at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prince died on April 21st, 2016 and Paisley Park, to honor his legacy, hosted this event on the one year anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Celebration 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by marty

Nearly a year ago on April 21st, Prince died at his recording studio and home in Chanhassen Minnesota. In honor of Prince’s life and on the first anniversary of his death, a four day Celebration will take place at the … Continue reading →

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Python Ear Wrap worn by Sofia Boutella in the Remake of the Mummy

Posted on December 22, 2016 by marty

In April of 2016, the costume administrator of Sarcophagus Films in the U.K. ordered several of each of my Python Ear Wrap, Cobra Ear Wrap and Snake Ear Cuff. I promptly shipped the order and didn’t think much more about … Continue reading →

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Walk of Atonement – Game of Thrones Inspiration

Posted on July 24, 2016 by marty

Episodes of the Game of Thrones were filmed in Dubrovnik and just last week I was standing on this very spot where a wide and elegant marble stairway ascends to an upper plaza. This stone stairway was featured in the … Continue reading →

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Prince’s Love Symbol Cufflinks

Posted on May 14, 2016 by marty

Between 2006 and 2011 Prince wore pairs of these sterling silver Love Symbol Cufflinks. They were bezel set with 10mm Cubic Zirconias.  When Prince was on tour, the unexpected might happen and I soon came to understand that Paisley Park … Continue reading →

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Blazing Comet Ear Wraps for Prince

Posted on May 9, 2016 by marty

“Worn by Prince,” Comet and Moon and Star Ear Wraps up for auction.  My Comet Ear Wrap design is a blast from the past! In March of this year, (2016) prior to Prince’s death, Mayte, Prince’s first wife, auctioned two … Continue reading →

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Purple Reign – My Business with Prince and Paisley Park

Posted on April 26, 2016 by marty

My introduction to Prince was at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on May 23rd 1986. It was his Parade, Hit n Run Tour. Generous friends had purchased third row seats and invited me to the concert. Twelve years later, … Continue reading →

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Neptune Monograph – The original top secret plans for the Normandy D-Day Invasion

Posted on June 4, 2014 by marty

My father was mostly known as a famous geologist* but he was very proud of his service in World War II. As an officer during the war, he was trained as an oceanographic meteorologist in the U.S. Army Air Corps … Continue reading →

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