I thought this Amazon customer review of Pale Fire priceless. The review is entitled 'Beyond the Pale Fire':
Fire - a timeless subject. Perhaps rivalling the wheel in terms of its importance in human development, fire has been an important companion in our teleological quest towards perfection. This book didn't really directly tackle the subject of fire as poignantly as would suit my tastes. If you're interested in furthering your knowledge of fire I recommend the movie "Quest for Fire", the song "Fire" by Arthur Brown, and "Backdraft."