Rocket Summer: Ray Bradbury SF Collection (Illustrated): Space Stories: Jonah of the Jove-Run, Zero Hour, Rocket Summer, Lorelei of the Red Mist

Ray Bradbury

Nob 2023 · DigiCat

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Discover the golden age of science fiction with some of the best stories of intergalactic wars, space adventures and alien contact in this Ray Bradbury collection of selected planet stories: Jonah of the Jove-Run Zero Hour Rocket Summer Lorelei of the Red Mist The Creatures That Time Forgot Asleep in Armageddon Defense Mech Lazarus Come Forth Morgue Ship The Monster Maker A Little Journey

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Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was an iconic American writer whose prolific career spanned over seven decades, embracing genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery. With an unmistakable prose style that blended lyrical elegance with imaginative vision, Bradbury's work often centered on themes of nostalgia, censorship, and humanistic values facing the onslaught of technological advancement. Notable among his works is 'Rocket Summer: Ray Bradbury SF Collection (Illustrated),' which showcases his distinct ability to merge the ordinary with the extraordinary, rooting his speculative scenarios in the emotional landscape of his characters. Bradbury's most celebrated novel, 'Fahrenheit 451,' is a masterwork that critiques censorship and the mindless consumption of mass media, while 'The Martian Chronicles' is a mosaic of stories about the colonization of Mars, reflecting humanity's strengths and follies. With 'Something Wicked This Way Comes,' Bradbury explores the dark undercurrents of American small-town life. His accolades include a National Medal of Arts, an Emmy Award, and a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, underscoring his status as a luminary of American letters. Bradbury's influence on both the literary and science fiction communities is indelible, making him a standard-bearer for speculative storytelling with depth and heart.