<div>Rejoice in the strange and the ordinary in this contemplative collection of poetry from the celebrated author of Fahrenheit 451.One of the most well-known figures in modern fantasy and science fiction, often credited for heralding the genre into the mainstream, Ray Bradbury delights readers time and time again with writing that pushes the boundaries of reality. In this outstanding collection, Bradbury delivers poem after poem full of hope, fear, philosophy and faith. As in his work of speculative fiction, Bradbury&rsquo;s unique perspective on humanity graces every page.From technology to Ty Cobb, strawberry shortcake and death, this selection delivers some of Bradbury&rsquo;s best. Some of his most beloved poetry, including &ldquo;They Have Not Seen the Stars,&rdquo; &ldquo;This Attic Where the Meadow Greens,&rdquo; &ldquo;There Are No Ghosts in Catholic Spain,&rdquo; &ldquo;Farewell Summer,&rdquo; &ldquo;Once the Years Were Numerous and the Funerals Few,&rdquo; &ldquo;Doing Is Being,&rdquo; and &ldquo;We Are The Reliquaries of Lost Time,&rdquo; is featured.Humorous, thoughtful, and every bit as out of this world as readers have come to expect from the legend, this is a must-have for collectors and new readers alike.&ldquo;Let us now praise Ray Bradbury, the uncrowned poet laureate of science fiction.&rdquo;&mdash;The Times</div>

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The Haunted Computer and the Android Pope

<div>From the author of Fahrenheit 451, a unique collection of poetry, short stories, and essays that tackles mortality, religion, and the afterlife. Thought-provoking, full of wonder, and with a touch of Ray Bradbury&rsquo;s signature sense of humor, this collection bridges science fiction and the arts to religion and taps into the core of intellectual pursuit. Included are the soulful and over the top &ldquo;They Have Not Seen The Stars,&rdquo; &ldquo;I Live By The Invisible,&rdquo; &ldquo;Christ on Other Planets,&rdquo; &ldquo;If Only We Had Taller Been,&rdquo; &ldquo;Come Whisper Me A Promise,&rdquo; and so much more. One of the most celebrated 20th century authors, known for his speculative fiction, Bradbury has crossed genres with a grace possessed only by masters of the craft.His incredibly sharp wit herewith makes this a must-have for fans old and new. &ldquo;For Bradbury enthusiasts, religionists and nearly everyone else, here&#39;s a delightful scrapbook of poems and essays, familiar summations but no less vital from a brilliant young fantasist grown older but not old.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

A Chapbook for Burnt-Out Priests, Rabbis, and Ministers

<div>The Best American Series&reg; First, Best, and Best-Selling The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country&rsquo;s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume&rsquo;s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected &mdash; and most popular &mdash; of its kind. The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012 includes Kevin Brockmeier, Judy Budnitz, Junot D&iacute;az, Louise Erdrich, Nora Krug, Julie Otsuka, Eric Puchner, George Saunders, Adrian Tomine, Jess Walter, and others </div>

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012

<div>From the iconic science fiction author of Fahrenheit 451, a chilling dystopian short story that became a classic episode of TV&rsquo;s Ray Bradbury Theater. The Playground, first published in the hardcover edition of Bradbury&rsquo;s legendary work Fahrenheit 451, tells the story of Charles Underhill, a widower who must protect his young son, Jim, from the horrors of the playground. Passing the playground on their daily walk brings Charles back the anguish of his own childhood&mdash;a nightmare of vulnerability and suffering. He will do anything to spare his sensitive son from the same torment. Charles&rsquo;s sister, Carol, who has moved in to help raise the young boy, feels differently. The playground, she believes, is preparation for life, and Jim will be more equipped to deal with the rigor and obligation of adult existence by facing it. Paralyzed by his own fear and his sister&rsquo;s invocation of reason, Charles learns of a way that Jim can be spared the playground. But it will come at a great cost . . . perhaps more than he can pay.</div>

The Playground

<div>The visionary science fiction author of Fahrenheit 451 shares his imaginative visions of the future in this collection of musings and memoirs. Combining a series of recollections alongside his personal contemplation about the future, protean master of storytelling Ray Bradbury outlines his thoughts on the state of the world&mdash;how the past and present are reflected in society, technology, art, literature, and popular culture&mdash;as well as the need for creative thinkers to be the architects of the future. In this extraordinary collection of essays, poetry, and philosophical reflection, readers glimpse inside the mind of one of the twentieth century&rsquo;s most celebrated and prolific authors. Bradbury reveals the creative sparks that led to some of his most well-known and enthralling stories, along with the influences on his journey to becoming a prominent figure in modern literature. Part journal, part commentary, these writings are an exploration and celebration of a dreamer whose ideas had no bounds.</div>

Yestermorrow

<div>The celebrated author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles offers inspiration and insight on finding one&rsquo;s muse and channeling it onto the page. Acclaimed writer of novels and short stories as well as screen- and stage plays, Ray Bradbury has established himself as one of the most legendary voices in science fiction and fantasy. In Zen in the Art of Writing, he shares how his unbridled passion for creating worlds made him a master of the craft. Part memoir, part philosophical guide, the essays in this book teach the joy of writing. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of putting words together, Bradbury&rsquo;s zen is found in the celebration of storytelling that drove him to write every day. Bringing together eleven essays and a series of poems written with his own unique style and fervor, Zen in the Art of Writing is a must read for all prospective writers and Bradbury fans. &ldquo;Bradbury lovers will find this a Bradbury feast.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews</div>

Zen in the Art of Writing

<div>In this short science fiction story by the acclaimed author of Fahrenheit 451, an elderly woman in search of enlightenment buys a ticket on a rocket.&ldquo;A Little Journey&rdquo; (August 1951) marks Bradbury&rsquo;s final contribution to the editorial decade of Horace Gold, the editor of Galaxy magazine. Like The Martian Chronicles and &ldquo;The Fireman,&rdquo; the story demonstrates Bradbury&rsquo;s characteristic blending so early in his career of the sentimental and the transcendent, the homely and the mystical. Bradbury&rsquo;s old women in space and their strange outcome are reminiscent of his more famous story &ldquo;Kaleidoscope&rdquo; (published in The Illustrated Man) and its conclusion shows unusual if understated power. Bradbury&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Fireman&rdquo; (the short-form version of Fahrenheit 451 which was doubled in length for its book publication in 1953) appeared in the February 1951 issue of Galaxy and further solidified Galaxy&rsquo;s reputation, as a magazine of unprecedented originality and ambition. Gold&rsquo;s commitment to the highly ambitious &ldquo;The Fireman&rdquo; was, then, courageous for its time and gave publicity to the editor&rsquo;s insistence that Galaxy was an entirely new kind of science fiction magazine, one which was far more oriented toward style and controversial social extrapolation than the other markets ever had been. Although &ldquo;The Fireman&rdquo; and The Martian Chronicles had been published earlier to significant attention, Bradbury in 1951 was by no means a writer of substantial reputation, and his work was regarded by most science fiction editors and readers as marginal to the genre.</div>

A Little Journey

<div>An extensive collection of imaginative short stories by a National Medal of the Arts&ndash;winning author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and suspense.Fly to Mars and explore the mysteries of the red planet. Journey through time to futures ruled by cold computers and hear the deafening roar of dinosaurs in the past. Sing the body electric and look into the mechanical eyes of androids that want to replace human life as we know it. Visit idyllic landscapes and nostalgic towns that hide sinister secrets. Available in one massive collection for the first time digitally, experience the wondrous mind of Ray Bradbury through one hundred of his all-time greatest tales. These are the stories that ask &ldquo;What if?,&rdquo; the stories that make the mind turn, and those that are, in the true spirit of Ray Bradbury, best read under the safety of a blanket. Featuring works from Dark Carnival (1947), The Martian Chronicles (1950), The Illustrated Man (1951), The Golden Apples of the Sun (1953), Fahrenheit 451 (1953), The October Country (1955), Dandelion Wine (1957), A Medicine for Melancholy (1959), R Is for Rocket (1962), The Machineries of Joy (1964), S Is for Space (1966), I Sing the Body Electric! (1969), and Long After Midnight (1976)&mdash;as well as six additional stories available only in this collection&mdash;this is the best of Bradbury over numerous decades, thoughtfully compiled from the seminal short story collections that marked his illustrious career.</div>

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Books By Ray Bradbury (7 Books)

The Haunted Computer and the Android Pope

A Chapbook for Burnt-Out Priests, Rabbis, and Ministers

The Playground

Yestermorrow

Zen in the Art of Writing

A Little Journey

The Stories of Ray Bradbury

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The Haunted Computer and the Android Pope

A Chapbook for Burnt-Out Priests, Rabbis, and Ministers

The Playground

Yestermorrow

Zen in the Art of Writing

A Little Journey

The Stories of Ray Bradbury

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