Although his name may not have meant anything to the man on the street, Forrest J. Ackerman was a legend among science fiction and horror fans. Ackerman, who has passed away at age 92,  was a lifelong enthusiast of the genres and he founded Famous Monsters of Filmland, the first widely accepted movie magazine to treat horror films with genuine respect. Ackerman had befriended many of the screen's great horror stars and boasted a massive collection of props and movie memorabilia which he displayed in his home. He was also the man credited with coining the term "sci-fi" back in the 1950s as an off-shoot of the newly emerging "hi-fi" technology. Ackerman was a beloved figure among generations of movie fans. He also was a respected literary agent for a time, representing some of the most prominent sci-fi writers including Ray Bradbury, who he discovered when the novice writer was just a teenager. For more click here