Forrest J Ackerman, First Edition, Signed (49 results)

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing, Fine, Signed By Mr. Ackerman. Very Good, Light Wear. Signed by Author(s).

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1ST. Excellent Copy - Softcover - Trade Paperback. Signed - Patrick - By Forrest J. Ackerman On The Title Page. First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Have The Tiniest Bit Of Shelf Wear. Page Edges Have Been Turned, Very Light Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. No Removable Protective Plastic Covering. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Inscribed & signed on the 1st free endpaper by E. J. Gold, one of the contributors to this anthology of vampire stories. Gold also hastily scribbled a doodle of himself(?) over his signature. Other contributors include John Gregory Betancourt, Janrae Frank, Diana Gallagher and others. Octavo. Fine in fine DJ. 235 pages. Signed by Author(s).

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).

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First US edition, first printing. Inscribed by Ackerman on the title page; "#102. To Dennis, the only copy signed New Years Day, 1982! Forrest J. Ackerman." Ackerman's business card laid in. A near fine, bright copy. Appears only partially read. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Volume 1. Signed by Forrest J. Ackerman on front endpage. Slightly dampstained. Bookplate inside. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (science fiction, anthology, short stories).

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First printing. Signed with personalization by Ackerman. LK4.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. Covers the years 1897-1929, listing producers, casts, directors, and plot summaries. This copy includes a photocopy of a letter from a fan to Forrest Ackerman. Signed by Ackerman (as "4e", one of his fannish nicknames) in red marker pen on the front free endpaper. If you can make out who it's inscribed to, you're better at decipherment than we are! Corners somewhat bumped; closed tear on back jacket flap. Jacket is unclipped. Shipping cost may be more than ABE's default, particularly outside the US -- please enquire when ordering. Signed by Author.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. CI1 - A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED by Forrest J. Ackerman on the front free endpaper in very good condition in good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has one inch tears with crease on the front bottom and back top, wrinkling, chipping, and small tears on the edges and corners, crease on the corners of the front inside flap and sides, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, some chipping and cover edgewear, light tanning and shelf wear. The Gernsback Awards 1926 (Volume 1). Introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman, Illustrations by Frank R. Paul. Ten Time-Test Classics of Imaginative Literature with stories by Curt Siodmak, Murray Leinster, Edmond Hamilton, G. Peyton Wertenbaker, A. Hyatt Verrill, Fritz-James O'Brien, Garrett P. Serviss, H.G. Wells, George Allan England. 8.75"x6", 309 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. A new copy, one of the editor's, signed by him on the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Printing, Near Fine, Unread, Signed In Person By Mr. Ackerman, No Inscription. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: vg- to near fine. First edition. Quarto. (xvii) 397pp. White dust jacket with b&w photomontage, and black lettering on front cover and spine. Red buckram boards with light brown lettering on front cover and spine. This is a comprehensive survey of, and guide to the science fiction genre in American films from the inception of the medium in 1897 until 1929. The authors argue for the inclusion of many early films that would otherwise not be generally considered science fiction films as we know them today, but are considered for their speculative fictional qualities and inclusion of mechanical devices and inventions that do strange or miraculous things. Inscribed by Ackerman in red and black marker on front free endpaper. Dust jacket with light scratches and smudges. Minor chipping and rubbing along edges, corners and spine of dj. Binding with minor rubbing at hinges of spine, bottom edge and corners. Dust jacket in overall very good-, binding in very good and interiors in near fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a spectacular copy: book and dust jacket are both in fine condition, and it is inscribed beautifully on its front endpaper, "#22 Sincerely Forrest Ackerman". The book's binding is tight and square, with no spine crease. Its beautiful red leather covers are unmarked and unworn, with bright gilt titles on its front and spine. Pages are unworn and otherwise unmarked. Its dust jacket, now protected by a removable mylar cover, is whole, bright, unmarked, and unworn. I will ship this book in a moisture proof zip-loc bag, padded in bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box to assure it reaches its proud new owner in the same condition as my description. Signed by Author(s).

Color Wrappers. Condition: Fine. B/W Throughout (illustrator). First Edition. 208 Pp. 25Th Anniversary Issue. Signed For Me By Ackerman, At His Article Of Reminiscences. Signed by Author(s).

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First American Edition. 443 Pp. Softcover. First American Edition. A New Copy, One Of The Editor's Copies, Signed By Him On The Title Page. Signed by Forrest Ackerman.

Condition: FINE. First printing. An anthology spanning seven decades, from the 1920's to the 1980's and beyond. Collects thirty-two stories by Francis Stevens, Leigh Brackett, Andre Norton, Zenna Henderson, Judith Merril, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia E. Butler, Karen Joy Fowler,Nancy Kress, and others. SIGNED by THREE contributors: by Laura Freas in gold on the front cover of the dj, and by authors: Karen Joy Fowler at her story "The Lake Was Full of Artificial Things" and Nancy Kress at 'Down Behind Cuba Lake." Introduction, authors' note. xvi , 427 pp. Cover art by Laura Freas. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Condition: Fine. Signed by the author without personal inscription.

Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 446 Pp. Large Format, Thick Softcover. A New Copy, One Of The Editor's, Signed By Him On The Title Page. Signed by Forrest Ackerman.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bold, flowing, generic inscription "Warmest Wishes Forry Ackerman" in red felt pen on flyleaf. No other markings. Very good with lightly bumped corners in good dust jacket with some overall wear and rubbing. No jacket chips. This is the only volume published. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed by Forry (Ackerman) to Manny (Weltman) thusly on flyleaf: "Manny (diagonal line) Forry 88" Manny Weltman was a researcher, Houdini expert, film fan and member of the Count Dracula Society. Very good in very good dust jacket with some handling and a few short edge tears and creases. Volume one is regrettably the only volume published. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Ronald Clyne (illustrator). First Ed. Fan Slants SF fanzine for February 1944, Vol. 1, No. 2. Fair condition, pages browned and somewhat brittle, front cover partially detached. Front cover and interior illustrations by Ronald Clyne. Includes article by Ackerman. Signed by Editor Mel Brown and one other non-contributor. Signed By Editor. Book.

First Edition. From the library of legendary science fiction author Forrest J Ackerman. Signed and inscribed by the author to fellow writer Forrest J Ackerman: ÒDave Freedman. All the best, Forrest!Ó Fine copy in a fine dust jacket. A science fiction thriller involving a shocking biological discovery of a previously unknown predatory species that is being driven from its hidden realms into the world of man. Forrest J Ackerman (1916Ğ2008), or ÔMr. Science Fiction,Õ was from the 1930s into the 21st century, one of science fiction's best known promoters, spokesman, popular culture advocate, and was the creator of the now universally used term Òsci-fiÓ. Living throughout his life in Los Angeles, Ackerman was a magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom. Internationally known for his role as editor of the magazine ÔFamous Monsters of Filmland,Õ he was often called "Forry," "The Ackermonster," "4e" and "4SJ.Ó In his huge 18-room home known as the "AckermansionÓ he created a superb collection of over 300,000 books, movie posters, props, photographs, and movie and science-fiction memorabilia which he generously shared with tours of thousands of people over decades. His influence was huge on several generations. One of his disciples, film director John Landis, has observed: ÒÉAs Editor of and major contributor to ÔFamous Monsters of Filmland Magazine,Õ ForryÕs direct influence on people like Guillermo del Toro, Rick Baker, Joe Dante, Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Frank Darabont, Brian Signer, Stephen King, Mick Garris, Tobe Hooper, Sam Raimi, John Carpenter, Peter Jackson and countless others has had a tremendous impact on world literature and the movies. His teenage friends Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen were his comrades in celebrating and creating the fantasticÉ.Ó.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine DJ. Color Plates (illustrator). First Edition. Hardcover, First Edition. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket Priced $39.95. . Signed On Title Page By Both Forrest Ackerman And Brad Linaweaver. Signed by Author(s).

Magazine. Condition: As New. First Edition. Magazine - 1st. Print (VF+) Signed & Numbered twice in silver ink by Forrest J. Ackerman (#136 on frt.cvr., #132 on 1st. page) - This 1st. issue of Monsterama includes, "The Frankenscience Monster", "Alice in Monsterland", "Public Vampire #1", incredible photos, and more. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION softcover is in FAIR condition, having many pages loose due to poor binding technique (but all pages are there); book is INSCRIBED BY FORREST J ACKERMAN in red ink on half-title page: "For Bruce Monsterifically Forry Ackerman"; book was part of the research library of Daniel Flannery's Theoria Prouctions, and has a library classification number taped to bottom of spine. Flannery is an award-winning production designer of film, television, and the stage. Ackerman, original editor of "Famous Monsters of Filmland," has written the preface to the book and the captions of the photographs. Book is illustrated with myriad b&w photographs from rare and in some cases lost films, as well as unusual photos from more familiar horror/fantasy/science fiction films, as well as many photographs of the people behind the films. Introduction by horror titan Stephen King whom Ackerman gave some of his earliest exposure. Performing arts. Cinema. DB. Inscribed by Author(s).

Pictorial Cardstock. Condition: Fine - as New. First Printing Indicated. A very fine to mint copy. Signed in thin black felt-pen by Ackerman simply and exactly: "Forrest J Ackerman" under his name on the half-title. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Signed by Author & Photographer.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine - As New. First Edition. First edition. A paperback original. As new in illustrated wraps. "Hugo Award-winning writer, publisher, and editor Forrest J Ackerman brings us fifteen classic science-fiction tales by some of the best writers in the genre--all of which served as the basis for classic sci-fi movies." Ray Bradbury has called Ackerman "the most important fan/collector/human being in the history of science fantasy fiction." It was Ackerman who coined the term "sci-fi." He won six Hugo Awards including the first ever given, appeared in more than 50 films, and was the founding and longtime editor of "Famous Monsters of Filmland," the legendary Hollywood fanzine. SIGNED BY ACKERMAN on the title page. As new in a supplied clear protecitve cover. SIGNED.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Oversized softcover. Pictorial covers with white and yellow lettering. Title page not dated. Copyright page dated 1991, stated first edition. 162 pages. In good condition. Covers are glossy and clean. Some light curling at bottom front corner. A bit of creasing at corners. Signed and inscribed ("Beast Witches to Jeanie the Girl Wonder") on first flyleaf, beneath photo of Ackerman, by Ackerman. Pages free of marks, with black and white photos of movie monsters. Please e-mail us with questions or to request photos. This is an oversized book. Extra shipping charges may be required for international or priority delivery. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The 'Deluxe' Edition numbered and SIGNED by the editors! In jacket and slipcase. ; 144 pages; Signed by Editor. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. Beverly Hills, California and Pangbourne, Berkshire, England: Morrison, Raven-Hill Company, 1983. First edition. A pictorial study of the life and genius of Lon Chaney (1883-1930), with contributions by Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Vincent Price, and many others. Inscribed by Ackerman on the dedication page. Original pictorial paper wrappers. Some mild rubbing and edgewear; otherwise very good.