The Forrest J. Ackerman oeuvre : a comprehensive catalog of the fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays, film appearances, speeches and other works, with a concise biography /

"Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008), is remembered for his sci-fi memorabilia collection; influential magazine, Famous monsters of filmland (1958); sci-fi convention appearances and a published body of work. The biographical section traces Ackerman's pulp magazine enthusiasm, film productions,...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Christopher M., 1980-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Publishers, [2012]
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Summary:"Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008), is remembered for his sci-fi memorabilia collection; influential magazine, Famous monsters of filmland (1958); sci-fi convention appearances and a published body of work. The biographical section traces Ackerman's pulp magazine enthusiasm, film productions, prominence rise in "fandom," literary agent work, etc. An extensive bibliography, filmography, appearances and rare photographs are included"--
Physical Description:viii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780786449842 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786449845 (softcover : alk. paper)