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• William H. Stoddard commented on Who Owns SF?
  Thank you! It's good to get a peek into the research that went into the writing of a novel, especially when it's looking at some of the aspects of history that fascinate me. I had the usual early exposure to politically focused history; then, much later, I discovered history of science, history of technology, economic history, legal history, military history, some parts of social history, and historical linguistics, and not only found them fascinating but found that they made the political history a lot more interesting by telling me more about what the political conflicts were actually about. Which is...
• Greg. Tingey commented on Who Owns SF?
  Of course, the invasion of the Saxons (etc) was relatively (note the relatively) peaceful affair, but 250-350 years later was another story This author takes up the tale, in detective/mystery format - I was impressed with the Bone Theif, so I will probably look for the "Traitor's PIt" soon - but AFTER Loncon, I think!...
• robertprior commented on Who Owns SF?
  I'd recommend "Women's Work" by Elizabeth Barber. Good overview of textile production....
• William H. Stoddard commented on Who Owns SF?
  I have read that and in fact have it on my shelves, but for serious research I would give higher marks to one of her other books. Prehistoric Textiles is the scholarly volume that Women's Work popularizes; it covers much the same ground, but with a microscope rather than the naked eye, as it were....
• El commented on Who Owns SF?
  I realise this is close to necroposting and Nicola has probably tucked herself away back at home away from us loonies (and who can blame her!). But I'm finally reading Hild and thoroughly enjoying it. Like her, I'm wondering who on earth classified it as SF&F - I'm about half way through and while I'm enjoying it, I'm really struggling to spot an SF&F element. Oh well. Just in case Nicola is still here, the real niggle for me (although I'm not a native, I've been a York resident since the mid-90's so I guess I'm not a typical reader)...