Fourth volume in Mike Ashley's acclaimed set on the history of science-fiction magazines. This volume looks at the 1980s.

Fourth volume in Mike Ashley's acclaimed set on the history of science-fiction magazines. This volume looks at the 1980s.

Although he is most remembered for his vast collection of science fiction memorabilia; his influential magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland; and his frequent sci-fi convention appearances, Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008) also left a sizeable body of work in print. An introductory biographical section traces Ackerman's early enthusiasm for pulp magazines and film productions of a fantastic nature, his rise to prominence in "fandom," his acquisition of memorabilia, his work as a literary agent, the founding of his landmark magazine in 1958, and his friendship with a number of performers and personnel from genre films. The extensive bibliography includes listings of books, published letters, articles, fiction, verse, speeches, screenplays, comics, discography, liner notes, and periodicals edited and published by Ackerman. A thorough filmography, a selected listing of nationally televised appearances, and rare photographs of Ackerman throughout his lifetime complete this definitive catalog of one of science fiction's most interesting personalities.

This issue features THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT (Part 1) by Edgar Rice Burroughs, ON THE MARTIAN WAY by Capt. H. G. Bishop, U.S.A., THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (Part 3) by H. G. Wells, NEW STOMACHS FOR OLD by W. Alexander, THE ELEVENTH HOUR by Edwin Balmer and William B. MacHarg, THE THOUGHT MACHINE by Ammianus Marcellinus, and THE SECOND DELUGE (Part 4) by Garrett P. Serviss

An index English language science fiction anthologies and collections of stories by one author. This edition combines the information from two earlier books, Index to science fiction anthologies and collections and Index to science fiction anthologies and collections: 1977-1983, incorporating many enhancements, corrections and additions.