A Pleasure to Burn: Fahrenheit 451 Stories -- Ray Bradbury

Grandmasterof American Letters Ray Bradbury presents the 16 vintage stories and novellasthat informed and prefigured the creation of his dystopian classic, <em>Fahrenheit451</em>. Collecting rare and unknown tales as well as notable early triumphs, <em>A Pleasure to Burn </em>offers an unparalleled window into Bradbury's creativeprocess, and a unique glimpse at the evolution of one of the greatest works of20^th century American literature. Absolutely essential for fans ofBradbury books like <em>Dandelion Wine</em>, <em>Something Wicked This Way Comes</em>, <em>The Illustrated Man</em>, and <em>The Martian Chronicles</em>--and for readersof William Golding, George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and other titans ofspeculative fiction--<em>A Pleasure to Burn</em> illuminates the unusual hiddencorners of Bradbury's expansive imagination, revealing a creative force asvivid and powerful as the hottest burning flame.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Ray D. Bradbury<br><b>Publisher:</b> William Morrow & Company<br><b>Published:</b> 08/02/2011<br><b>Pages:</b> 400<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.07h x 5.32w x 0.97d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780062071026<p></p>