The Acker Mini-Mansion

Alternate Names
Acker Mini-Mansion
First Documented
2002
Last Documented
2016

4511 Russel Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Abstract
Forrest J. Ackerman, well-known member of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society credited with the coining of the term "science-fiction", lived in this small apartment, which he dubbed “the Acker Mini-Mansion”, from 2002 until his death. This name refers to his previous apartments, which he used to exhibit thousands of items related to science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Much of his collection was auctioned off prior to his move to the Mini-Mansion save for around 100 items, which he allowed people to view on a weekly basis.

Edythe Eyde's newspaper clippings on the Ackermansion

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Petition - Declare Forrest Ackerman's house a historic monument!
Los Angeles City Planning, on the case of the Acker Mini-Mansion
Los Feliz Ledger article on the fate of the Acker Mini-Mansion
Citations

Astrella, Al, and James Greene. House of Ackerman: A Photographic Tour of the Legendary Ackermansion. Midnight Marquee Press, 2010.

Hickey, Erin. "'Sci-Fi' Bungalow Not Historic But Staying As Is For Now" Los Feliz Ledger, 31 Mar. 2016.

Hiestand, Jesse. “A Ghoul’s Best Friend.” L.A. Daily News, 28 Apr. 2000. ONE Archives, Lisa Ben Box 1, Folder 20.

Hiestand, Jesse. “'Dr. Acula' savoring libel lawsuit victory” L.A. Daily News, 11 May 2000. ONE Archives, Lisa Ben Box 1, Folder 20.

Hiestand, Jesse. “Horrors! Ackerman sues over pen name” L.A. Daily News, 18 Apr. 2000. ONE Archives, Lisa Ben Box 1, Folder 20.

Liu, Caitlin. "Moving Time at a House of Horrors" L.A. Daily News, 8 Sep. 2002. ONE Archives, Lisa Ben Box 1, Folder 20.

Mayne, Judith. Framed: Lesbians, Feminists, and Media Culture. University of Minnesota Press, 2000.

Various clippings. ONE Archives, Lisa Ben Box 1, Folder 20.

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"Bixel Fairy Palace"

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World Science Fiction conventions, nowadays known as "Worldcon", started in July 1939 in New York. The event was themed "The World of Tomorrow", and gathered 200 participants. It was in that occasion that Forrest Ackerman and Myrtle Douglas (aka Morojo) came dressed in futuristic garb, thus setting the first example of "cosplay" in history. Both costumes were designed by Douglas, who gained the nickname "Mother of Cosplay" from this event (Culp). Later occurrences of the event took place in Chicago, then Denver, and in 1946, Los Angeles, in the Parkview Manor.

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Abstract
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Abstract
The Ackermansion was the home of Forrest J. Ackerman from the early 1950s until 1973 (Astrella and Greene, 18). Ackerman had gathered an impressive collection of film memorabilia, from all kinds of sets having to do with science-fiction, horror or fantasy. Those included costumes, from the early film King Kong, Vampirella’s set, as well as molds and props, including a functioning Gremlin puppet.

The Ackermansion #1

Abstract
The Ackermansion was the home of Forrest J. Ackerman from the early 1950s until 1973 (Astrella and Greene, 18). Ackerman had gathered an impressive collection of film memorabilia, from all kinds of sets having to do with science-fiction, horror or fantasy. Those included costumes, from the early film King Kong, Vampirella’s set, as well as molds and props, including a functioning Gremlin puppet.

The Ackermansion #1

Abstract
The Ackermansion was the home of Forrest J. Ackerman from the early 1950s until 1973 (Astrella and Greene, 18). Ackerman had gathered an impressive collection of film memorabilia, from all kinds of sets having to do with science-fiction, horror or fantasy. Those included costumes, from the early film King Kong, Vampirella’s set, as well as molds and props, including a functioning Gremlin puppet.

The Ackermansion #1

Abstract
The Ackermansion was the home of Forrest J. Ackerman from the early 1950s until 1973 (Astrella and Greene, 18). Ackerman had gathered an impressive collection of film memorabilia, from all kinds of sets having to do with science-fiction, horror or fantasy. Those included costumes, from the early film King Kong, Vampirella’s set, as well as molds and props, including a functioning Gremlin puppet.

The Ackermansion #1

Abstract
The Ackermansion was the home of Forrest J. Ackerman from the early 1950s until 1973 (Astrella and Greene, 18). Ackerman had gathered an impressive collection of film memorabilia, from all kinds of sets having to do with science-fiction, horror or fantasy. Those included costumes, from the early film King Kong, Vampirella’s set, as well as molds and props, including a functioning Gremlin puppet.