By John King Tarpinian: This afternoon the bookshop, Mystery and Imagination in Glendale, CA held what is now an annual event, George Clayton Johnson’s public birthday party. George turned 84 on July 10. George is best known for having written Twilight Zone … Continue reading
George Clayton Johnson celebrates his 84th birthday on July 14 at Mystery & Imagination Bookshop in Glendale. Eighty-four – what could be more Orwellian? Johnson wrote the first aired Star Trek episode, had multiple Twilight Zone credits, co-authored the novel … Continue reading
He wrote six Twilight Zone episodes, the first aired Star Trek episode, the Sinatra Ocean’s 11, and collaborated on Logan’s Run. Next, George Clayton Johnson will share his experience and wisdom in a series of lectures at Mystery & Imagination in … Continue reading
In this photo from Mystery and Imagination Bookshop’s Halloween party, George is the one in the middle, the Jack O’Lantern is the one on the right with the pumpkin ale to the left. [Thanks to John King Tarpinian for the … Continue reading
By John King Tarpinian: George’s first class at Mystery & Imagination Bookstore was basically an overview of his career, his resumé if you will. From his experiences as a young man hangin’ with the Rat Pack while they did his … Continue reading
By John King Tarpinian: The 80th Birthday Party for George Clayton Johnson at Mystery & Imagination Bookstore on July 11 went off very well. I stopped counting at 53 people in attendance, one person reported to me that she had counted … Continue reading
George Clayton Johnson’s 80th birthday will be celebrated on Saturday, July 11 with a party at Mystery and Imagination Bookstore in Glendale, writes John King Tarpinian. The festivities begin at 2 p.m. George is responsible for some of science fiction’s … Continue reading
(1) TANTALIZING TITLES. Eric Flint says he and Griff Barber are closing in on finishing 1637: The Peacock Throne, the sequel to 1636: Mission To The Mughals. What next? …1637: THE PEACOCK THRONE is a hell of a good novel, … Continue reading
By John King Tarpinian: Starting June 2 George Clayton Johnson will be giving FREE weekly writing classes at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights. These classes will be held at Mystery and Imagination, 238 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203 (818-545-0206). … Continue reading
By John Hertz: If you thought an 89th-birthday party for Ray Bradbury at a bookshop would be crowded, you’d be right. If you thought it would be an occasion to buy his books and get them signed, you’d be right. … Continue reading