Martin Gardner. Are Universes Thicker Than Blackberries? (2003)

     Martin Gardner. Are Universes Thicker Than Blackberries? (2003) Collection of occasional pieces for die-hard Gardner fans, drawn from The Skeptical Inquirer to The Encyclopedia of the Paranormal. Gardner as always writes lucidly, with an occasional, very rare, snort of derision. Most of the time, he merely reports what’s known, and lets the reader draw his own conclusions about the vagaries of human gullibility. He also reveals an odd affection for the Oz books, and has contributed to a fanzine published for such folk. This book was not worth what I paid for it, but was pleasant enough. ** (2003)