Author Ray Bradbury dies at 91
From USA Today:
Ray Bradbury, the science fiction-fantasy master who transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters, and, in uncanny detail, the high-tech, book-burning future of “Fahrenheit 451,” has died. He was 91.
He died Tuesday night, his daughter said Wednesday. Alexandra Bradbury did not have additional details.
Although slowed in recent years by a stroke that meant he had to use a wheelchair, Bradbury remained active into his 90s, turning out new novels, plays, screenplays and a volume of poetry. He wrote every day in the basement office of his Cheviot Hills home and appeared from time to time at bookstores, public library fundraisers and other literary events around Los Angeles.
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I’m going to read a few pages of Fahrenheit 451 tonight.
One of the last of the SF greats is gone. His memory will be a blessing.
He was one of the first “adult” authors I read as a child. His works have always been, and always will be, a part of my life.
His story All Summer In A Day still haunts me.
DAMN! I had the extreme pleasure to meet him at a Cisco meeting in Los Angeles in 2001. A heck of a nice man, and a formidable talent.
91 is a good run, but it’s still sad to see him go.
Ray Bradbury was one of my childhood inspirations. I read the collection The Golden Apples of the Sun when I was nine, and I do believe it changed me forever. I had the privilege of meeting him on a couple of memorable occasions over the years, and I’m really sorry he’s left us.
I am very sorry to hear this. A superb writer.
Sniff! I loved his work–a huge influence….
Going to have a glass of Dandelion Wine. He will be missed.
His impact on multiple generations of writers (and many more generations to come) is immeasurable.
For me, it was his horror story “Fever Dream” — one of those things I read when I was young that made me think, “Writing…*that’s* what I want to do.”
“It was a pleasure to burn.” One of my favourite first lines ever.
And I’ll always have a soft spot in my evil, little heart for “Something Wicked This Way Comes.”
RIP Mr. Ray Bradbury.
I read “The Illustrated Man” back when I was a pre-teen. He was one of my mother’s favorite authors, and became one of mine. He influenced me greatly as a writer. He will be missed.
I find it interesting that you posted this right after your post about Writer’s Block. One of the things I always associate with Bradbury is his utter joy at writing.
His fiction reflected it, and I always thought that he was a great role model for all writer. Cultivate your enthusiasm, and the rest will follow.
I hadn’t noticed that, Camille. Interesting observation.
I had the pleasure of being included in an anthology with Mr. Bradbury once (The Haunted Hour) and he was gracious enough to sign a copy for me! It is a treasured possession, trust me.
The world is a little darker today as far as I’m concerned.
Dammit, he was supposed to live forever.
My DH and I will raise a glass in his memory. ALL SUMMER IN A DAY was the first SF I ever read, in fourth grade I believe it was — and the delight he created lives in me.
A true great and, by all accounts, a true gentleman as well.
RIP
I dramatised six of his short stories for BBC Radio 4, some years ago. He introduced the programmes. He was a lovely, kindly man, so the director said, (I never met him, sadly) and a great writer. And he pronounced my surname perfectly without having to be told how!
Thank you, Ray Bradbury! Though we have never met, I consider you one of my teachers and your stories will be a part of my life for all my days to come.