In this extraordinary cultural biography, Alec Nevala-Lee tells the story of these four men, their relationships, and their collective vision of the future, revealing in unprecedented scope, drama, and detail how the literary genre of science fiction emerged to shape the imaginations of millions. Ron Hubbard on the development of dianetics, the philosophical foundation of the controversial Church of Scientology. discovered such legendary writers as Isaac Asimov and Robert A. As the editor of the magazine Astounding Science Fiction for nearly four decades-from 1937 until his death in 1971-John W. Malzberg, author of Beyond ApolloThe Metaphysical Club meets The Secret History of Wonder Woman in the first popular, comprehensive account of the partnership between four otherworldly visionaries who invented modern science fiction and changed our culture forever-John W. Alec Nevala-Lee's superb scholarship and insight have made the seemingly impossible a radiant and irreplaceable gift."-Barry N. This is the most important historical and critical work my field has ever seen. A remarkable work of literary history." - Robert Silverberg"Science fiction has been awaiting this history/biography for more than half a century. "Alec Nevala-Lee has brilliantly recreated the era.
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