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Title: a man, a fan, a life -- autobiography!
Review: I had the good fortune to meet Robert Bloch at a small science-fiction convention in Atlanta in the late 70's/early 80's. He read one of his short stories, fielded questions, then we were treated to a screening of Psycho (I think he may have left by this time.) I remember how warm and funny, even self-depreciating, he was. This book is like that. From boyhood and adolescence in hard times, to being a political "spin doctor" (before the term was invented), to marriage and children, all the while remaining a fan -- Bloch had a life, though perhaps not notorious, which was well worth learning about, especially the way he tells it. I miss him greatly, but was thrilled to learn of this book, and get one more glimpse of his greatness. Even a marginal fan will enjoy this book.
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