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Forry: The Life of Forrest J Ackerman
by Painter, Deborah; foreword by Joe Moe
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0786448849
- ISBN 13
- 9780786448845
- Seller
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Eureka, California, United States
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About This Item
McFarland & Company, 2011. Hardcover. 216 pages. Slight bump to spine foote else a fine copy; no dust jacket.
Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008) was an author, archivist, agent, actor, promoter, and editor of the iconic fan magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland; a founder of science ?ction fandom; and one of the world's foremost collectors of sci-?, horror and fantasy ?lms, literature, and memorabilia. This biography begins with a foreword by Joe Moe, Ackerman's caregiver and close friend since 1982. It documents Ackerman's lifelong dedication to his work in both literature and ?lm; his interests, travels, relationships and associations with famous personalities; and his lasting impact on popular culture. Primary research material includes letters given by Ackerman to the author during their long friendship, and numerous reminiscences from Ackerman's friends, fans and colleagues.
Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008) was an author, archivist, agent, actor, promoter, and editor of the iconic fan magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland; a founder of science ?ction fandom; and one of the world's foremost collectors of sci-?, horror and fantasy ?lms, literature, and memorabilia. This biography begins with a foreword by Joe Moe, Ackerman's caregiver and close friend since 1982. It documents Ackerman's lifelong dedication to his work in both literature and ?lm; his interests, travels, relationships and associations with famous personalities; and his lasting impact on popular culture. Primary research material includes letters given by Ackerman to the author during their long friendship, and numerous reminiscences from Ackerman's friends, fans and colleagues.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 345556
- Title
- Forry: The Life of Forrest J Ackerman
- Author
- Painter, Deborah; foreword by Joe Moe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0786448849
- ISBN 13
- 9780786448845
- Publisher
- McFarland & Company
- Place of Publication
- Jefferson
- Date Published
- 2011
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Eureka Books, established in 1987, is a classic antiquarian shop with books in all subjects and price ranges. We're open Monday - Saturday in Old Town Eureka, California.
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