http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/06/famed-science-fiction-fantasy-writer-ray-bradbury-dead-at-1/
I think I read about everything he wrote when I was growing up. Loved his books....
Same here. Bradbury was legendary. Something that only we gamers might appreciate is that in any 4x sci-fi game I play, I always name my exploration ships after the greats of science fiction, the Bradbury, the Asimov, the Verne, etc...... My little tribute.
RIP Ray, a life well lived.
:'(
Read all of his books and shorts stories as a kid.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/06/showbiz/ray-bradbury-obit/index.html
EDIT***** Oops! Ninja'd above by steve58 ......
RIP
I merged the two threads also.
I've only read a couple of his stories, but he is absolutely a giant of the genre.
I liked this from the LA Times -
QuoteBradbury's follow-up bestseller, 1953's "Fahrenheit 451," was based on two earlier short stories and written in the basement of the UCLA library, where he fed the typewriter 10 cents every half-hour. "You'd type like hell," he often recalled. "I spent $9.80 and in nine days I had 'Fahrenheit 451.' "
Nine days for 'Farhenheit 451'. Most people could spend nine years and not come close. Amazing.
Another sad passing. May he Rest in Peace.
RIP.
Frankly though I was under the impression he has already passed away quite some time ago.
Anyway, the only book of his that I remember reading was Fahrenheit 451, a nice book too.
There is a book store in Rome that is named Fahrenheit 451, unfortunately the guys there have no clue as to why it is called that way :P
R.I.P. Ray
I loved his work. My two favorite Bradbury books are Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Oh yes, Something Wicked - been absolutely years since I read that - must see if I can pick up a copy on amazon.
One of the Sci-Fi greats - sad to see his passing.
Dandelion Wine, October Country, Martian Chronicles, so many great books. I especially loved his short storys- Check out the story 'The Veldt' from 'Illustrated Man'. It's a bit... twisted ;) Apparently some contemporary band called Deadmau5 has a song based on it!
A true giant who will be sorely missed. Outside of 451, I hadn't read any of his works until I hit my twenties. One of the best things I have ever done.
Just reading this now. He was my favourite author in my youth. I just read the CNN stories too. Interesting man.
RIP Ray.
He was indeed a giant among science-fiction writers. RIP Mr. Bradbury.
Quote from: Martok on June 07, 2012, 10:48:23 AM
He was indeed a giant among science-fiction writers. RIP Mr. Bradbury.
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