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Title: The Illustrated Man by RAY BRADBURY ISBN: 0-553-27449-X Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 November, 1983 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.12 (73 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A True Classic
Comment: I was introduced to this book in middle school and have loved it and recommended it to many people since then, mainly because of the rich storytelling and beautifully crafted imagery that only Ray Bradbury could create. Admittedly, it can be just a little confusing in some places, but there are very few classics that can be read in one sitting and completely understood. One of the best stories, and my personal favorite, is "The Veldt" because virtual reality is no longer the sci-fi topic it was when this story was written. This makes the story all the more chilling, especially considering all the time kids spend in front of the computer and tv! All in all, this is one of the best books I have ever read, and I would recommend it to just about anyone over the age of 12 or 13.
Rating: 5
Summary: Illustrating Human Nature
Comment: Sometimes it's hard to remember that Ray Bradbury approaches the art of the short story in a very unconventional way. His collections of short stories are often tied together by common sub-themes or settings, although each story could also stand on its own. Such is the case here, though the running theme to the Illustrated Man collection is mostly an abstraction. Apparently the stories here are told by a man's haunted tattoos, but don't worry about that too much. The true theme holding this group of stories together is examinations of human nature and mankind's place in the universe. Bradbury's frequent use of Mars (and occasionally other planets) as a setting, with the obligatory spaceships and technology, is merely his method of creating alternate realities to bring human nature into bold relief.
Bradbury's classic examinations of the dark and melancholy side of humanity are well represented here as always, with his trademark poetic writing style and underlying sense of creeping dread. The classic virtual reality tale "The Veldt" is found here, with the typical misuse-of-technology theme presented in an unexpectedly haunting fashion. More evidence that the stock sci-fi themes are merely a thin backdrop can be seen in "The Other Foot," a chilling examination of race relations; or "The Rocket," which deals with the yearning of regular people to reach beyond the confines of Earth. Other winning stories include "Kaleidoscope" and "The Long Rain" which are haunting tales of how human nature can still undermine the greatest achievements of cold technology. So don't concern yourself with the typical sci-fi backdrop, and get in tune with what Ray Bradbury is really talking about.
Rating: 5
Summary: Bradbury is a master storyteller
Comment: These are stories that go beyond "science fiction." The technology aspects are part of the canvas, but these stories are powerful because Bradbury paints with emotion and metaphor. He builds more empathy with characters in a few short words than other authors do in an entire novel, and his descriptions return us to a time when we were young, and simple objects filled us with awe and wonder.
There is something here for everyone. Read them for yourself. Read them for your children. This short book is a celebration of the art of storytelling.
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Title: The Martian Chronicles by RAY BRADBURY ISBN: 0553278223 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 June, 1984 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury ISBN: 0380729407 Publisher: Eos Pub. Date: 01 March, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dandelion Wine by RAY BRADBURY ISBN: 0553277537 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: The October Country by Ray Bradbury ISBN: 034532448X Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 April, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Bradbury Stories : 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales by Ray Bradbury ISBN: 006054242X Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 05 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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