COHEN BOOKS and COLLECTIBLES, a World Wide Walt Disney Collector Service is located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company buys and sells Disneyana by mail and at speciality shows, appraises Walt Disney collectibles, and does guest lecturing. Cohen Books and Collectibles own one of the world's best known collections of Disneyana paraphernalia associated with the entertainment giant. It loans vintage Disney Collectibles to museums, galleries, antique shops, theaters and other establishments in conjunction with special events such as Disney movie openings, anniversary celebrations and holiday displays.

A respected expert, Joel is called on by novices, experienced investors and collectors in the United States and Europe to authenticate and value entire collections and individual items. Cohen has appeared on Morning Break and exhibited Disney cels, drawings, books, toys and figurines at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum in New York, the International Museum of Cartoon Art in Boca Raton and in malls and galleries throughout the country. He has been a guest speaker at Universities, Antique Shows, Appraisal Seminars, Conventions, Club functions and on Television. He is a guest lecturer on Disneyana at Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton.

Mr. Cohen was featured in:

• Inside Collectors Magazine's DISNEYANA, A Profile of Joel Cohen.
• Collectors Showcase Magazine's, special Disneyana Issue as"Mr. Disneyana, from collector to dealer to recognized expert." Other issues highlighted his collection of Disney magazine covers and the exceptional Disneyana loaned to the International Museum of Cartoon Art.
• Tomart's Disneyana Update Magazine, highlighted the numerous items loaned to the International Museum of Cartoon Art.
• Boca Raton News and the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel business section.

Cohen is listed in these Internationally recognized publications:

• Maloney's Antiques and Collectibles Resource Directory as a Disneyana expert.
• Schroeder's Collectible TOYS Price Guide as an advisor.
• Today's Hottest Collectibles, publishers of Today's Collector and Toy Shop, as the Disneyana contibutor.

Joel Cohen is considered one of the country's top Walt Disney Collectible Specialists. He has specialized in Disney Collectibles for more than 30 years. Joel, a trained certified appraiser, is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), an organization with stringent educational, ethical and professional standards governing its members.