Strange Angel

Strange Angel delves into the life of Jack Parsons, a visionary rocketeer who played a crucial role in the foundation of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1920s and 1930s Los Angeles. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to rocketry, Parsons also became embroiled in the city's occult scene, blending his scientific ambitions with mystical pursuits. This biography by George Pendle paints a vivid portrait of a man whose genius intertwined with the eccentricities of his time, featuring notable figures like Howard Hughes and Aleister Crowley. Drawing on themes of superstition and innovation, it captures the fascinating contradictions of a forgotten legend whose story is both astonishing and true.