by Ed Clarke
And lastly, I’d like to dedicate this book to the memory of my great friend Nick Greenfield. He was endlessly curious about the world, and thought the best of everyone in it. There is something of his boundless energy in Gweeb, of his sheer zest for life, and that has been a huge inspiration to me. And I hope there is something of his spirit in this book that will inspire others too.
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