Curmudgeon is the first (and only) book on how to become and excel as an industry analyst. It is written by a 20 year veteran of the business, the author of UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and tactics of Analyst Influence. In addition to Stiennon’s first hand experience at Gartner, then as an independent analyst covering the cybersecurity industry, there are contributions from analysts such as Tom Austin, Bob Hafner, Jon Oltsik, and others. If you have ever considered becoming an analyst this is the book you should read. If you interact with analysts you should read Curmudgeon to inform your understanding of the analyst life.