The Forrest J Ackerman Oeuvre: A Comprehensive Catalog of the Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Screenplays, Film Appearances, Speeches and Other Works, with a Concise Biography - Softcover

Christopher M. O'Brien

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786449845 ISBN 13: 9780786449842

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Review

"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.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0786449845
• ISBN 13: 9780786449842
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 242