Forrest J Ackerman's World of Science Fiction
Ackerman, Forrest J.
ISBN 10: 1575440695 ISBN 13: 9781575440699
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Offers a historical look at science fiction as a genre in literature, films, and television
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Title: Forrest J Ackerman's World of Science Fiction
Publisher: General Pub Group (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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FORREST J. ACKERMAN'S WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
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Boards w/DJ. Condition: VG/G. Color, B&W Photographs (illustrator). First Publisher's Edition. Santa Monica, CA: General Publishing Group, Inc. VG/G. (1997). First Publisher's Edition. Boards w/DJ. 4to., 240 pp., DJ rubbed, torn . Seller Inventory # BOOKS269972
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FORREST J. ACKERMAN'S WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Hardcover - 1st. Print - FINE/FINE (As New) - The wonderful Forry Ackerman's history of Science Fiction in film and literature - Lavishly illustrated!!! - Preface by A.E. Van Vogt - Foreword by John Landis!!!! Seller Inventory # 971
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FORREST J. ACKERMAN'S WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. first printing. 240 pages with numerous photographs. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket. Book. Seller Inventory # 46200
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Forrest J Ackerman's World of Science Fiction
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. B&W and Color Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Forrest James Ackerman (November 24, 1916 December 4, 2008) was an American magazine editor; science fiction writer, and literary agent; a founder of science fiction fandom; a leading expert on science fiction, horror, and fantasy films a prominent advocate of the Esperanto language; and one of the world's most avid collectors of genre books and film memorabilia. He was based in Los Angeles, California. As a literary agent, he represented such science fiction authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, A. E. Van Vogt, Curt Siodmak, and L. Ron Hubbard. For more than 70 years, he was one of science fiction's staunchest spokesmen and promoters. He was the founding editor and principal writer of the American magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland, published by Warren Publishing. He co-created the character Vampirella, based on the 1968 Jane Fonda film Barbarella. " (from Wikipedia). Seller Inventory # A51561
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Forrest J. Ackerman's World of Science Fiction
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Beautiful photo illustrations. Many in color. Bottom corners bumped very slightly. Otherwise in tight clean beautiful condition. Very good dust jacket with just two short closed tears at bottom fore-edge. 4to. 240 pp. Black paper covered boards. Spine stamped in red. Seller Inventory # 160
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Forrest J. Ackerman's World of Science Fiction First edition Sharp edges, straight spine, glossy pages, bright and clear text and images. Pages unmarked. Jacket is glossy and unclipped in a protective covering, light scuffing. First edition. First printing 10-1. Foreword by John Landis. Preface by A.E. Van Vogt. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. BOOK. Seller Inventory # HCX8942-1
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FORREST J ACKERMAN'S WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
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ISBN 10: 1575440695
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Forrest J Ackerman's World of Science Fiction
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ISBN 10: 1575440695
ISBN 13: 9781575440699
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A square solid tight clean un-read copy. This copy has some minor board edgewear else fine. The 30.00 jacket has some light rubbing wear, minor edgewear. The rear flap was creased twice at the fold, probnably at release and has a full length crease. A pretty nice copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 026135
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FORREST J ACKERMAN'S WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
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ISBN 10: 1575440695
ISBN 13: 9781575440699
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Hardcover. fine outsize hardcover copy in a fine dustwrapper 1st edition. Offers a historical look at science fiction as a genre in literature, films, and television. Seller Inventory # FA13.262
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