Forry Ackerman and FAMOUS MONSTERS Magazine - Beyond Tiki

P procinema29 Member los angeles Joined: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 474	P procinema29 Posted posted on Sat, Nov 8, 2008 11:39 PM Many people who grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's remember "Famous Monsters of Filmland" Magazine, which was published by James Warren and edited by Forrest J Ackerman. It's a great mag that has remained consistently collectible over the years, and the older it gets, the more fondly people tend to remember it. Forrest Ackerman, now 91, has apparently let it be known that he feels his time is short. He is in many ways the man who legitimized fandom, and through his magazine he championed the cause of science fiction and fantasy as wholesome and stimulating entertainment. He grew up with special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen and acclaimed writer Ray Bradbury, and the three remain fond friends to this day. His reputation as a kind and generous representative of the science fiction/fantasy/horror fandom community is known far and wide. It's a good time to take a moment to consider the sizable cultural contributions of this great human being. --Rodd M

Many people who grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's remember "Famous Monsters of Filmland" Magazine, which was published by James Warren and edited by Forrest J Ackerman. It's a great mag that has remained consistently collectible over the years, and the older it gets, the more fondly people tend to remember it.

Forrest Ackerman, now 91, has apparently let it be known that he feels his time is short. He is in many ways the man who legitimized fandom, and through his magazine he championed the cause of science fiction and fantasy as wholesome and stimulating entertainment. He grew up with special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen and acclaimed writer Ray Bradbury, and the three remain fond friends to this day. His reputation as a kind and generous representative of the science fiction/fantasy/horror fandom community is known far and wide.

It's a good time to take a moment to consider the sizable cultural contributions of this great human being.

--Rodd M

Post #417994 by procinema29 on Sat, Nov 8, 2008 11:39 PM