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OverviewThe writer Ray Bradbury, science fiction expert Forry Ackerman, and special effects genius Ray Harryhausen are world-famous for their careers involving tales of the imagination. Before anyone had heard of them, they were friends as teens and college-aged boys enjoying all that 1930s L.A. had to offer: getting celebrity autographs, watching blockbuster movies, and haunting hundreds of bookstores. As members of the Los Angeles chapter of the Science Fiction League, they belonged to a tight-knit group that was involved in the earliest science fiction conventions and the birth of cosplay. This book follows the lives and careers of these three literary and film legends and tracks the origins of science fiction fandom. Each chapter builds a chronology of how their paths intertwined and ultimately connected to the beginnings of renowned fan conventions like Comic-Con. Devoted science fiction fans and new readers alike will learn how a young friendship launched three illustrious careers and changed the face of science fiction forever. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Orty OrtweinPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 25.40cm ISBN: 9781476686301ISBN 10: 1476686300 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 30 June 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationOrton Ortwein is a librarian living in Chicago. He has been published in the Saturday Evening Post and has given numerous talks on Ray Bradbury and science fiction fandom. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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