Science-fiction Classics: the Stories That Morphed Into Movies [signed] [signed] [first edition]

First edition. A paperback original. As new in illustrated wraps. "Hugo Award-winning writer, publisher, and editor Forrest J Ackerman brings us fifteen classic science-fiction tales by some of the best writers in the genre--all of which served as the basis for classic sci-fi movies." Ray Bradbury has called Ackerman "the most important fan/collector/human being in the history of science fantasy fiction." It was Ackerman who coined the term "sci-fi." He won six Hugo Awards including the first ever given, appeared in more than 50 films, and was the founding and longtime editor of "Famous Monsters of Filmland," the legendary Hollywood fanzine. SIGNED BY ACKERMAN on the title page. As new in a supplied clear protecitve cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall