![]() Science fiction is favored with the most closely knit reading public that may exist, possibly the most dedicated of any genre. There are many experts in this field, many controversial opinions. ![]() I have just read several standard books that attempt to define “science fiction” and to trace its history. It brought me to realize that few people understand the role science fiction has played in the lives of Earth’s whole population. I have heard it said, as an intended slur, “He was a science fiction writer,” and have heard it said of many. It was a very challenging time for anyone who lived through it. One had to work very hard at his craft or have no craft at all. ![]() Despite what you might hear about Roosevelt “relief,” those were depression years. In those days there were few agencies pouring out large grants to independent workers. ![]() In the hard-driven times between 19, I was a professional writer not simply because it was my job, but because I wanted to finance more serious researches. This was novel in a life so crammed with busy years, and I decided to amuse myself by writing a novel that was pure science fiction. Recently there came a period when I had little to do. ![]()
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