More obscure Science Fiction references

In case you have recently wondered about what became of Samuel R. Delany, Ken's Book Blog [which is another Salon blog] reports that he has written a book decrying the destruction of a community by the heartless operation of an unmerciful society. The community in this case being the Times Square porn community whose unique culture was eradicated by urban renewal. [Although I liked The Einstein Intersection, I have never forgiven Delany for luring me to invest my entire month's allowance in Dhalgren back when I was fourteen.]