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It's 2022 and the printed word is disappearing. Cursive is no longer taught. Tangible art is going the way of the dinosaur and being replaced by digital facsimiles. We take so many photos that they have become unmanageable. How often do you scroll through all yours? They are a commodity. I want to plant the flag, here at Famous Monsters Forryever, and declare that the old way, the way that inspired today, is worth remembering.
I want this site to serve as a reminder of the wonderfully creepy ride that James Warren and Forrest J. Ackerman took us on with their flagship publication, Famous Monsters of Filmland, in early 1958.
There has never been a better time, Nor easier way, to proudly display the wonderful works of art that each issue encompasses. The internet is the perfect medium to display a magazine collection. I would challenge other collectors to do the same. Why else do we have them? They should be seen and celebrated! We can't raise awareness without sharing them.
There is surprisingly little online regarding the Famous Monsters of Filmland universe. I hope to help change that. I have compiled some resources below. Contact me if you would like to see others added.
I was born in 1965 so I got on the Famous Monsters of Filmland bandwagon a little late. I'll never forget my first issue though. As a 7-year-old in Maryland, my dad bought me the 1972 Fearbook following a day of fishing. That cover haunted and fascinated me. Well, I was hooked after that. I would drool over the back issues I had no money to purchase. And the great monster toys! The magazine helped me stave off loneliness when the Navy transferred my dad and us to Guam in the mid-70s. I would wait expectantly at the base news-stand for each new issue. I owe Famous Monsters of Filmland a lot. Establishing this site is the least I can do.
Enjoy my collection and ask questions! Check out my Most Wanted area to see what I am looking to acquire. And don't forget the quality, CGC graded books I have for sale. Let's make a deal!
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