Overview

Although he is most remembered for his vast collection of science fiction memorabilia; his influential magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland; and his frequent sci-fi convention appearances, Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008) also left a sizeable body of work in print. An introductory biographical section traces Ackerman's early enthusiasm for pulp magazines and film productions of a fantastic nature, his rise to prominence in ""fandom,"" his acquisition of memorabilia, his work as a literary agent, the founding of his landmark magazine in 1958, and his friendship with a number of performers and personnel from genre films. The extensive bibliography includes listings of books, published letters, articles, fiction, verse, speeches, screenplays, comics, discography, liner notes, and periodicals edited and published by Ackerman. A thorough filmography, a selected listing of nationally televised appearances, and rare photographs of Ackerman throughout his lifetime complete this definitive catalog of one of science fiction's most interesting personalities.

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Author:   Christopher M. O’Brien
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.435kg
ISBN:  

9780786449842

ISBN 10:   0786449845
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   20 September 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword: My Daze with Forrest J Ackerman by Dennis Billows Essay: “The Importance of Being Forry” deleteby Stephen King Preface Part I : Biography Notes to Biography Sources Part II : Bibliography Books Contributions to Periodicals Short Stories/Fiction 78; Nonfiction 83; Online Writings 155; Poetry/Verse 156; Reviews Screenplays Comics Calendars Trading Cards Works Translated by Ackerman Published Letters Circularized Letters Speeches Discography Albums 166; Liner Notes Filmography Film Roles 166; Documentary Appearances 168; Documentaries About 170; TV/Talk Show Appearances Material in Books by Others Edited Works Periodicals 174; Perry Rhodan Books Lost or Unpublished Works Fiction 179; Nonfiction Foreign Translations Fiction 179; Nonfiction 180; Books 180; Periodicals Interviews Works Published by Ackerman Works About Ackerman Books 184; Profiles/Tributes Reviews of Ackerman Material Fanzine/Tribute Publications Biography Index to Pages Bibliography Index to Entries

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"""terrific photos...very good""--Little Shoppe of Horrors; ""a loving look back at the work of Forrest J Ackerman""--Mad Scientist; ""a labor of love to compile""--Communication Booknotes Quarterly."

terrific photos...very good --<i>Little Shoppe of Horrors</i>; a loving look back at the work of Forrest J Ackerman --<i>Mad Scientist</i>; a labor of love to compile --<i>Communication Booknotes Quarterly</i>.

Author Information

Christopher M. O’Brien has been researching the pulp magazines and early science fiction fandom for more than a decade. His short stories and articles have appeared in Filmfax, Mad Scientist, The Lovecraft Annual and Mythos Collector.

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