From Barnes & NobleSt. John of God is the patron saint of booksellers, but for many moderns, Ray Bradbury, the creator of Fahrenheit 451, deserves nearly equal status. This collection of nonfiction essays reveals the diverse interests of this beloved author. The topics of the pieces include space travel and science fiction; books, television and film; and even the great cities of the world. Other essays cover personal topics such as influences on Bradbury's life and his writing. An intimate view of an SF great.
Publishers WeeklyThe grand master's many fans will delight in behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of such science fiction classics as The Martian Chronicles and Something Wicked This Way Comes (which began as a film project for Gene Kelly), but that's just one of Bradbury's many facets on display in this collection of 37 essays.
