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Masters of Chaos
I just finished it. I'm not in a position to say how accurate the book is, but it is very well-written and a real page turner. The author follows a small number of SF men through their careers as the vehicle for explaining what SF is, how it is used, and how the institution has changed over time. For me, that approach helped to personalize the story. The flip side is that each of the episodes described in the book are coming from one or two men's perspective. So, if you're looking for a "definitive history", this book will disappoint you. OTOH, I enjoyed it a lot and learned quite a bit.
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"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither Thou goest." - Ecclesiastes 9:10
"If simple folk are free from care and fear, simple they will be, and we must be secret to keep them so." - JRRT
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