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| − | Kris Darkon is believed to be one of Forrest J Ackerman's pseudonyms. Evidence of this can be found in {{p|PRRRHDNBTW1978|Perry Rhodan #119: Between the Galaxies}} | + | Kris Darkon is believed to be one of Forrest J Ackerman's pseudonyms. Evidence of this can be found in {{p|PRRRHDNBTW1978|Perry Rhodan #119: Between the Galaxies}} pages 56, subscription form, and 57 (actual counts), Back Issue for Perry Rhodan 2 thru 117/8 and special editions 1-5. Both have the Kris Darkon and the address of the included postcard (by addressee and book vendor) sent as an advisory before the magazine #119 was received.: |
| − | :Postcard to Derrick Lawson, Tacoma, Wa. cancelled 17 Aug 78 | + | :Postcard to Derrick Lawson, Tacoma, Wa. (street address omitted for privacy) cancelled 17 Aug 78. From Kris Darkon, 2495 Glendower, Hollywood, Ca. 90027. Dear Rhofan. On June 5th 1978 the German publisher of the Perry Rhodan series wrote us to go ahead and start printing the PR novels (we have 5 translated and the 6th in progress). He added that a formal contract would follow in a few days. On July 18 we wrote inquiring what had become of the promised contract. He cabled on July 27: Have the publisher draw up the contract and we will sign it. For the second time our publisher drew one up and it was aired to Germany. I can well understand your impatience, just consider mine: I am besieged by letters and phone calls and have invested thousands of dollars and endless hours in what in the end may turn out to be a fruitless attempt to keep Perry alive. I would have given up long ago but I hate to deprive you Rhofans of your only chance to continue reading your favorite sf series. By the end of Sept. you should have your books or a refund. Sincerely, Kris Darkon. |
| − | + | :Primary verifier, Harry. --[[User:Dragoondelight|Dragoondelight]] 23:48, 7 July 2009 (UTC) | |
* The address given, 2495 Glendower, Hollywood, Ca. 90027, is that of Forrest and Wendayne Ackerman's house. | * The address given, 2495 Glendower, Hollywood, Ca. 90027, is that of Forrest and Wendayne Ackerman's house. | ||
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Kris Darkon
Kris Darkon is believed to be one of Forrest J Ackerman's pseudonyms. Evidence of this can be found in Perry Rhodan #119: Between the Galaxies pages 56, subscription form, and 57 (actual counts), Back Issue for Perry Rhodan 2 thru 117/8 and special editions 1-5. Both have the Kris Darkon and the address of the included postcard (by addressee and book vendor) sent as an advisory before the magazine #119 was received.:
- Postcard to Derrick Lawson, Tacoma, Wa. (street address omitted for privacy) cancelled 17 Aug 78. From Kris Darkon, 2495 Glendower, Hollywood, Ca. 90027. Dear Rhofan. On June 5th 1978 the German publisher of the Perry Rhodan series wrote us to go ahead and start printing the PR novels (we have 5 translated and the 6th in progress). He added that a formal contract would follow in a few days. On July 18 we wrote inquiring what had become of the promised contract. He cabled on July 27: Have the publisher draw up the contract and we will sign it. For the second time our publisher drew one up and it was aired to Germany. I can well understand your impatience, just consider mine: I am besieged by letters and phone calls and have invested thousands of dollars and endless hours in what in the end may turn out to be a fruitless attempt to keep Perry alive. I would have given up long ago but I hate to deprive you Rhofans of your only chance to continue reading your favorite sf series. By the end of Sept. you should have your books or a refund. Sincerely, Kris Darkon.
- Primary verifier, Harry. --Dragoondelight 23:48, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
- The address given, 2495 Glendower, Hollywood, Ca. 90027, is that of Forrest and Wendayne Ackerman's house.