Forry

The Life of Forrest J Ackerman

Forry
Deborah Painter
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Paperback
h254 x 178mm - 224pg
30 Jan 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781476685175
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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 fiction fandom; and one of the world' s foremost collectors of sci-fi, horror and fantasy films, 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 film; 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.
Valuable"-SFRA Review "I was thoroughly entertained and informed. . . this is a good first volume on a very complicated life and well worth purchasing"-Little Shoppe of Horrors "[Painter] has accumulated a history of [Forry] that one could not get through simple research. . . there is a lot of information here. . . jam packed with trivia, anecdotes and history. Snippets of conversations, letters and insights fill the pages. "-Famous Monsters of Filmland "The author has done her homework. . . delightful. . . Painter presents a lovely, and generally acurate portrait of an unforgettable life. . . . [a] must read"-Scary Monsters Yearbook "Definitive. . . you need this book"-Creepy Classics "[Painter] has a wealth of personal information to share with fans"-Dred Central "Even the most obsessive Forry-fan will find a slew of new information here. . . There are scads of photos of Ackerman at various points in his life"-Scarlet "[Painter' s] biography is full of warmth and affection. . . Forry led a fascinating life and Painter gives us a good view of it. . . I recommend this book highly"-Daily Space
Deborah Painter is an Environmental Planner at Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781476685175
Published: 30 Jan 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine: 11mm
Pages: 224

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