Deborah Painter

Forry

The Life of Forrest J Ackerman

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Produktbeschreibung

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-fi, 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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9781476685175
• ISBN-10: 1476685177
• Artikelnr.: 64197402

Autorenporträt

Deborah Painter is an environmental planner and field ecologist. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Foreword: Marching to the Beast of a Different Dreamer by Joe Moe     
Preface     
1. Forry's Background, Family and Early Years     
2. "I Couldn't Sleep with Marlene Dietrich!"     
3. Sergeant Ack-Ack     
4. The 1950s-Forry's Rise to Fame     
5. The 1960s-Forrest J Ackerman, Movie Actor     
6. The 1970s-Colleges, Conventions and Creatures     
7. The 1980s-The Best of Times, the Worst of Times     
8. The 1990s-Pinnacles of Achievement     
9. The 2000s-Documentarian and Octogenarian     
Five Personal Reminiscences (Powell, Knight, Atkins, Hawk, Morrow)     
Chapter Notes     
A Brief Bio-Bibliography     
Bibliography     
Index