Recording Angel by Edwin Arnold Brenholtz is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the use of surveillance technology in modern society. The author delves into the ethical implications of constantly being watched and recorded, and the impact this has on individual privacy and freedom.

Brenholtz presents a compelling argument for the need to balance security concerns with personal liberties, highlighting the potential dangers of unchecked surveillance. The book raises important questions about the power dynamics at play when it comes to surveillance, and challenges readers to consider the long-term consequences of living in a society where every move is monitored.

The writing is engaging and well-researched, with a mix of real-world examples and philosophical musings that keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Brenholtz's passion for the subject matter shines through, and his call to action to protect our right to privacy is both urgent and persuasive.

Overall, Recording Angel is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, privacy, and ethics. It is a timely and important work that will leave readers with a greater awareness of the implications of living in a surveillance state.

Book Description:
"The Recording Angel," by Edwin Arnold Brenholtz, is one of the earliest examples of an American proletarian novel, a work intended to promote social reform or political revolution among the working classes. The story's themes of economic inequality between producers and consumers, political collusion within the upper classes, and the loss of the middle class ring particularly true today, especially in a global context. Billed as a "romance of the future," the plot of this fictional account of class struggle between workingmen and trust magnates of the new industrial economy hinges on a unique electric machine, which did not exist in 1905, but is quite common today. Besides writing at least four books, the author was a prolific poet and frequent contributor to the International Socialist Review. He corresponded with a variety of personalities, including the poet Edwin Markham, labor leaders Theodore and Eugene Debs, controversial activist and minister George D. Herron, and writer Samuel Clemens. - Summary by Andru Bemis