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The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury

  • 251 pages · about 4 hours
  • First published 1951
  • 82 editions
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1 About this book

The Illustrated Man is a 1951 collection of eighteen science fiction short stories by American writer Ray Bradbury. A recurring theme throughout the eighteen stories is the conflict of the cold mechanics of technology and the psychology of people. It was nominated for the International Fantasy Award in 1952.

Good for readers who want: science fiction, fantasy, and magic.

  • Science fiction
  • Magic
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Storytelling
  • Prejudices
  • Invasions
  • Space colonies

2 About Ray Bradbury

1920–2012

Ray Douglas Bradbury (US: BRAD-berr-ee; August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction.

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