Ackerman, Forrest J.

Forrest James Ackerman, or as he preferred to be called “Forrest J Ackerman” (with no period after his middle initial), was a collector, writer, editor, literary agent, actor, and producer. He published the first science fiction fan magazine (fanzine) in 1932. From 1958 to 1982 he edited "Famous Monsters of Filmland" fanzine. In 1947 Ackerman created a science fiction literary agency. Ackerman was well known for amassing a large collection of science fiction, fantasy and horror memorabilia including books, magazines, movie props, and posters. He attended the first World Science Fiction Convention in 1939 and continued to attend fan conventions annually. Ackerman helped create the "fandom" subculture by starting the first science fiction fan club in 1930. He claimed to have coined the term "sci-fi." In 1953 Ackerman was given the only Hugo award for “#1 Fan Personality.” With his wife, Wendayne, Ackerman translated and published the popular German "Perry Rhodan" series into English. Ackerman went by a number of pen names as well as nicknames including "Forry," "The Ackermonster," and "4e."

From the guide to the Forrest J Ackerman papers, 1920-1987, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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