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“Eliminate the impossible. Then if nothing remains, some part of the 'impossible' was possible.”

Quote by Anthony Boucher

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Anthony Boucher

Anthony Boucher, born on August 21, 1911, was an accomplished editor and writer from the United States. Renowned for his contributions to science fiction and crime fiction, he is often hailed as the 'guardian of science fiction'. Boucher's editorial work significantly elevated the quality of many authors' works and propelled the development of science fiction and crime fiction. more

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