Scary Books, Kiddies!
The Frankenscience Monster. By Forrest J Ackerman. Ace Books, 1969. Cover painting by Verne Tossey.
Rushed into print soon after Karloff’s passing, this fine little paperback is one of a long line of “instant books.” Of course in ye olden days “instant” took awhile. Everyone’s favorite “uncle monster” died on February 2, 1969. According to Ackerman’s preface, “Farewell to the Master,” FJA got the OK from Donald Wollheim of Ace Books on March 7.
This is a worshipful tribute to the gentleman of horror. The book is an anthology of salutes and reminiscences from the likes of Chaney, Lee, Bloch, Bradbury, Glut, and many others.
This is a
fine production by “the world’s biggest sci-fi fan,” back when a sobriquet like
that meant something.
We salute you, Henry Pratt, and you also, Ackermonster! See you on Friday, fellow Fiends!
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