Forrest Ackerman and Ray Bradbury at a reunion of the early members of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society at Clifton’s Cafeteria, 1999(Image courtesy of Read More »
Category: Exhibitions
Science Fiction after Frankenstein
The Mysterious Island, by Jules Verne, was inspired by the balloon technology developed by Thaddeus Lowe. So, where was the science fiction of the nineteenth Read More »
Early Fandom in Science Fiction
Ray Garcia Capella (1933-2010). Logo Art for Science Fiction League, the earliest science fiction fan organization in Los Angeles. Pen and ink. (Courtesy of the Read More »
Caltech Writers: Part I
One of the greatest overlaps between science and science fiction over the past century has been Caltech. Several great SF writers have spent part or Read More »
It’s Alive!!
Two centuries ago, this year, a single book created a whole new genre, that of what we now call science fiction. The book was Frankenstein, Read More »
William Cahill: Wedding Couturier and Royal Court Designer
The Royals of Pasadena: Rose Queen® and Royal Court exhibit features eight gowns by world renowned wedding dress designer, William Cahill (1918 - 2005). William Read More »
Ernest Batchelder: Educator, Designer and Tilemaker: Part II
This essay is adapted from the text in the exhibit Batchelder: Tilemaker, which was on view at Pasadena Museum of History from September 2016 through Read More »
Ernest Batchelder: Educator, Designer and Tilemaker: Part I
This essay is adapted from the text in the exhibit Batchelder: Tilemaker, which was on view at Pasadena Museum of History from September 2016 Read More »
Calling on the Rose Muse: Creating the “Royal Rose Hall” Installation
Rose Hall design drawing by Susan Beeler Anderson. Farley Tobin and Susan Beeler Anderson installing the Rose Hall. As a member of the curatorial team Read More »
The Games People Play
If you have ever matched your skill – or luck – at the gaming table, you’re not alone. For most of us games are pleasant Read More »
