Marvelous revelations about the author called "The Invisible Man of Science Fiction" by the BBC documentary about his life. Amy Binns' excellent biography details how, starting with his time at the unconventional independent school Bedales, pretty much his whole life could be described as in some sense "alternative". His partner Grace Wilson was his major influence and his strong female characters are based on her. Reading this book adds to the pleasure of Wyndham's won work.