Better to Have Loved: The Life of Judith Merril

Judith Merril was a pioneer of twentieth-century science fiction, a prolific author, and editor. She was also a passionate social and political activist. In fact, her life was a constant adventure within the alternative and experimental worlds of science fiction, left politics, and Canadian literature.


Better to Have Loved is illustrated with original art works, covers from classic science fiction magazines, period illustrations, and striking photography.