Fred Nadis

Great and engaging bio on Ray Palmer, former editor of Amazing Stories, Fate, and a multitude of other pubs.

The mid-point of this book almost lost me as it became as much a bio of Richard Shaver as it was of Palmer (suitable given their intertwined publishing ventures & interests), but it got back on track and kept me reading.

A bit meandering toward the end, but so was Palmer, so it's fitting. Still, the man's impact on science fiction & publsihing should not be underestimated (even if it has been maligned for quite some time).

I'm embarrassed that I originally only knew Palmer's name as the secret identity of the Silver Age Atom. I now stand corrected.

If you want a book about a fascinating and sometimes conflicting man, give this a look. If you're a sucker for books about writers & publishing & editors, this should also get on your to-read pile.… (mer)