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ACKERMAN FORREST J.: (1916-2008) American editor, literary agent, science fiction writer and collector, a leading expert on science fiction, horror and fantasy films. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Ackerman seated in a three-quarter length pose, resting his arms on his raised knees and with his hands gently clasped together. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area at the head of the image. EX

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ACKERMAN FORREST J.: (1916-2008) American editor, literary agent, science fiction writer and collector, a leading expert on science fiction, horror and fantasy films. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Ackerman seated in a three-quarter length pose, resting his arms on his raised knees and with his hands gently clasped together. Signed in bold, dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area at the head of the image. EX

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