Forrest J Ackerman Introduction (19 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Light edge and corner wear with an uncreased spine; no interior markings. This story collection contains: Introduction: The Monster Man, Sire of Slan by Forrest J. Ackerman; Not Only Dead Men; Final Command; War of Nerves; Enchanted Village; Concealment; The Sea Thing; Resurrection; and Vault of the Beast. Book. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. TRUE FIRST EDITION. 318 PAGES "What was The Blind Spot? A room in San Francisco where strange things happened - or a doorway into another cosmos, a different world, or perhaps the key to the past or future?" - with an entertaining Introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman. >> Back cover creasing. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Painted Cover (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 346 PAGES "What was The Blind Spot? A room in San Francisco where strange things happened - or a doorway into another cosmos, a different world, or perhaps the key to the past or future?" - with an entertaining Introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman. >>Cover creasing & scuffing; spine slant. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Painted Cover (illustrator). Book. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. PL Book 52-555. Lightly rubbed on the corners with an uncreased spine; previous owner's name inside. Cover art by Jerome Podwil. This story collection contains: Introduction: The Monster Man, Sire of Slan by Forrest J. Ackerman; Not Only Dead Men; Final Command; War of Nerves; Enchanted Village; Concealment; The Sea Thing; Resurrection; and Vault of the Beast. Jerome Podwil; (illustrator). Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. PL Book 52-555. Light edge and corner wear with a crease on the spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Jerome Podwil. This story collection contains: Introduction: The Monster Man, Sire of Slan by Forrest J. Ackerman; Not Only Dead Men; Final Command; War of Nerves; Enchanted Village; Concealment; The Sea Thing; Resurrection; and Vault of the Beast. Jerome Podwil; (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Later Printing. (xvii) 820 pp. Please note, this is a extremely heavy book and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping might be higher than normal. Quarter-bound in black on green tweed boards; lettered in black on the front panel and gilt on the spine; green endpapers; headband. A few small nicks around the edges of the dustjacket with a short tear on the lower right of the rear panel; sticker residue on the front panel near the spine; creased on the front flap; price intact. Illustrated profusely. The Contents are: Foreword by Hulbert Burroughs; Preface; Introduction: Tarzan, John Carter, Mr. Burroughs, and the Long Mad Summer of 1930 by Ray Bradbury; The Creative Decision; Childhood and a First Adventrue; Schooling, Rebelliion, and Discipline; The Seventh Cavalry and Beyond; Marriage, Wanderings, and Reality; Frantic Years and a Taste of Success; The Outlaw of Torn; Tarzan of the Apes; The Prolific Perios; A California Sojourn; The Writer at Home; Film Frustration; Auto-gypsying; Writer-Patriot; Gentleman Farmer; Tarzana-Family, Business, Creativity; Problems at Home and Abroad; Social Commentator, Columnist; Diverse Writings; Minor and Major Money-makers; Personal Crisis and Adjustment; Burroughss - Tarzan Films; War Correspondent; Venus-Mars-Pellucidar Series and Other Works; and Last Years with the Family; followed by Appendices: Major George and Mary Evaline; Genealogy; Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction Writer: An Autobiographical Sketch; List of ERB's Complete Works; Reminiscences of Hulbert Burroughs; Of Beans and Rice by Forrest J. Ackerman; and The Author; followed by an index. Size: 4to. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Powell Book PP135. Lightly rubbed on the corners with an uncreased spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Albert Nuetzell. This story collection contains: Introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman; Images of Man; The Judgment; The World That WOMB Made; Guided Tour; Planet of the Love Feast; The Good Doctor; The Groovy Homo Sap; Hunger Pangs; The Nova Incident; Word to the Wise; The Ersatz; A Very Cultured Taste; and Royal Lesson. Albert Nuetzell; (illustrator). Book. …

Mass Market. Condition: Good. First Edition First Printing. 201 Pages. This is the Sequel to H. G. Wells' War of The Worlds. It is a Powell Sci-Fi Class presented by Forrest J. Ackerman. An exciting collector's item from Powell SciFi. Mr. Science Fiction, recognized the world over as the expert on Science Fiction and Fantasy literature has picked the sequel to H. G. Wells' War of The Worlds as the first in a series of classic novels to be presented by Powell Publications. Those who thrilled to this famous novel, in book, radio, and movie form won't want to miss this long awaited lost, authorized sequel. Mr. Ackerman has not only written a fascinating Introduction to this novel but has told the story behind its creation-alone worth the price of the book. Hughes, Bill - Cover (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 309 Pp. Red Boards, Gilt. First Printing. Inscribed By Ackerman To A Long-Time Sf Fan And Friend. Book Fine, No Wear. Dj With Slight Wear, Faint Dampstaining On Bottom Edges. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. 1310 pp. Please note, these are very heavy books and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping might be higher than normal. Trade paperback format. Both books have some edge and corner wear and some rubbing; Volume II has a faint crease on the flat spine, Volume I has a flat uncreased spine; Illustrated profusely. The Contents are: VOLUME I: Foreword by Hulbert Burroughs; Preface; Introduction: Tarzan, John Carter, Mr. Burroughs, and the Long Mad Summer of 1930 by Ray Bradbury; The Creative Decision; Childhood and a First Adventrue; Schooling, Rebelliion, and Discipline; The Seventh Cavalry and Beyond; Marriage, Wanderings, and Reality; Frantic Years and a Taste of Success; The Outlaw of Torn; Tarzan of the Apes; The Prolific Perios; A California Sojourn; The Writer at Home; Film Frustration; Auto-gypsying; Writer-Patriot; Gentleman Farmer; Tarzana-Family, Business, Creativity; and Problems at Home and Abroad. VOLUME II: Social Commentator, Columnist; Diverse Writings; Minor and Major Money-makers; Personal Crisis and Adjustment; Burroughss - Tarzan Films; War Correspondent; Venus-Mars-Pellucidar Series and Other Works; and Last Years with the Family; followed by Appendices: Major George and Mary Evaline; Genealogy; Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction Writer: An Autobiographical Sketch; List of ERB's Complete Works; Reminiscences of Hulbert Burroughs; Of Beans and Rice by Forrest J. Ackerman; and The Author; followed by an index. Size: 8vo. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDFine in Fine dust jacket. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Volume one only. Illustrated by Frank R. Paul. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Science fiction by H.G. Wells, George Allen England, and others.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED* Very good in very good dust jacket. .

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ as Issued. 1st Edition. Hardcover - 1st. Print - Limited Edition - Signed by Frank Cho on ffep - AS NEW/ No DJ as Issued - The Vampirella 2015 Yearbook HC (45 Years of Vampirella) is a 48-page full-color hardcover art book published by Dynamite Entertainment in celebration of the character's 45th anniversary - The interior features diverse artistic takes on Vampirella from notable comic creators, including:Neal Adams, Adam Hughes, Frank Cho, Sanjulian, Joseph Michael Linsner, Don Rosa and more. ADAMS, NEAL : CHO, FRANK : ENRICH : SANJULIAN (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback - 1st. Print - NEW - Thia book acts as a retrospective, documenting iconic moments from the first 50 issues of the landmark Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. It provides a collection of rare photos, stories about making classic horror movies, and behind-the-scenes insights from Ackerman's vast collection - It highlights behind-the-scenes stills and photos of monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein from classic 1930s -1950s films; and features the unique, pun-filled writing style of editor Forrest J Ackerman, who helped popularize the "monster kid" culture.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. From the personal library of Forrest J. Ackerman, and Inscribed by the editor, Jones, to Ackerman, as follows: "For Forry--Thanks for all your help! Hope you like it! Best--SJ 21/10/99." 1st edition, 1st printing, 8vo size, 448 pp. Pictorial cover of Elsa Lanchester as the Bride. Copiously illustrated with black and white photos from the listings. Very light scuffing and edgewear on the wraps, but otherwise Fine. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Paperback. First Paperback Edition. A very nice copy of the novel written by the one time wife of Fritz Lang who Lang left when she joined the Nazi party and Lang left Germany. Lang filmed the novel in 1927 thus making one of the great sci-fi films of all time. Von Harbou wrote the screenplay. This edition has an intro by Forrest J. Ackerman and wonderful color artwork cover by Jack Gaughan who also did the art on the title pg. This is a vg+ copy with just a faint reader's crease at the edge of the spine and a spot or too of minor and minute chipping. Vg+. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Metropolis by Thea von Harbou (75th Anniversary Edition) Signed A firm square copy. Signature of J. Ackerman to front free endpaper and to limitation page. No jacket present. First Sense of Wonder Press Edition 2002; 75th Anniversary Edition. Limited to 500 numbered copies. This copy is number 50; signed by Forrest J. Ackerman. With individual stills from the various film productions of Metropolis. Brown-burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and designs. 240 pp. Black and white graphics, art, and illustrations. Mauritz J. Vles(Cover Artist) Forrest J. Ackerman(Introduction) Forrest J. Ackerman(Film Stills) (illustrator). BOOK.…