I second this recommendation. Although at first glance it may seem like a superficial light hearted take (which it certainly manages to pull off) it is at the s

I second this recommendation. Although at first glance it may seem like a superficial light hearted take (which it certainly manages to pull off) it is at the same time an extensively well researched book with loads of references, footnotes (omg, the footnotes!) and copies of letters and other text. An altogether impressive book by an obviously obsessed geek.