For a good many years, when I was in the library, they would not buy science fiction and fantasy books, because those were considered trash… So I fought and fought to get them on library lists.” -Andre Norton (Dream Makers Volume II: The Uncommon Men & Women Who Write Science Fiction, 1983) The first woman …
Read MoreThe image of a caterpillar smoking a hookah is an iconic and whimsical scene from Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” In the story, Alice encounters a hookah-smoking caterpillar sitting on a mushroom while calmly blowing smoke rings. This surreal encounter adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of Wonderland, where logic and reality are often turned upside down. The caterpillar’s relaxed demeanor and cryptic remarks, such as “Who are you?” and “Keep your temper,” add to the sense of wonder and intrigue surrounding this enigmatic character.
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