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I know Exactly what you mean. Take Battlefield Earth for example, by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of "Scientology" if you have ever heard of that? Some actors are in it (e.g. John Travolta, Tom Cruise). But the book is really good, quite excellent (the movie sucked, don't watch it). But knowing about L. Ron Hubbard personally could be quite off-putting. I too like to know as little as possible so it does not ruin me for the book itself.

I don't like the thought of putting money in their pockets though.