The First Geeks: Ray Bradbury, Forrest J Ackerman, Ray Harryhausen, and the Founding of Science Fiction Fanbdom.
Before they were famous, the trio of Ray, Forry, Ray, were teenage buddies who saw movies and haunted bookshops together. This friendship enhanced their careers as writers, science fiction editors, and monster makers, and helped launched the modern world of science fiction fandom.
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Bookmobiles in America: an Illustrated History
Bookmobiles in America delves into the topic of that unique invention of the library world, the bookmobile. They have been around as long as the automobile itself, even longer when including those powered by horses. Indeed, just about every vehicle used to transport people has been used to move knowledge as well. Hence, this work deals not only with trucks, but also jeeps, trains, horse-drawn wagons, boats, and even an airplane or two. Librarian Orty Ortwein will show you the surprisingly fascinating history of this overlooked topic.
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Words That Sound Offensive But Aren’t; the Best Book Ever Written on the Topic
This is a passion project that began in the 7th grade that I now share with the world. You can have a copy for as little as 99 cents.
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