Forry

Forry is credited with coining the abbreviation "sci-fi" in the 1950s but is perhaps best known for his never-ending love and enthusiasm for sf and horror, paving the way for fans.

RIP: Forrest J. Ackerman 2008

Forry is credited with coining the abbreviation "sci-fi" in the 1950s but is perhaps best known for his never-ending love and enthusiasm for sf and horror, paving the way for fans.

December 2008 2008

Forry is the founder of the 'Ackermansion,' a glorious incongruity in L.A. He is a writer, fan, collector and raconteur of epic proportions.

Boing Boing: May 12, 2002 - May 18, 2002 Archives 2002

As many of you may already know, sci-fi guru Forrest "Forry" J. Ackerman has passed away at 92.

Dec. 8th, 2008 - Issue 0.022 z0mbieastronaut 2008

And regardless, Forry still has the honor of winning the first ever Hugo Award.

Forry’s Hugo Stolen? sfawardswatch 2009

The recent death of Forest J Ackerman and the question of the disposition of his estate brought to the front the existence of his 1953 Hugo Award trophy, which Forry has famously called “The first Hugo Award ever presented” on account of it being the first one announced at the inaugural Hugo Awards ceremony in 1953.

Forry’s Hugo Stolen? sfawardswatch 2009

Earl Forry, the best authority on this dramatic history, has catalogued nearly one hundred dramatic adaptations between 1821 and 1986.

Plays 2010

It is a shame-Forry was famous for giving tours of his amazing collection to anyone who happened to be in the neighborhood, and wanted to little cottage to stay the way it was after he died.

Forrest J. Ackerman auction | THE FANTASIST 2009

Has Forry Ackerman just been deprived of the honor of being the winner of the first ever Hugo Award?

Forry’s Hugo Stolen? sfawardswatch 2009

They don't make fans like Forry anymore; the world is just bit more plastic.

My God, It's Full Of Tweets! 2008