Pleasure to Burn

Fahrenheit 451 Stories

Ray Bradbury, Donn Albright, Jon Eller

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Harper Collins
02 August 2011

Anthologies (non-poetry); Science fiction; Short Stories Sci-Fi

Grandmasterof American Letters Ray Bradbury presents the 16 vintage stories and novellasthat informed and prefigured the creation of his dystopian classic, Fahrenheit451. Collecting rare and unknown tales as well as notable early triumphs, A Pleasure to Burn offers an unparalleled window into Bradbury's creativeprocess, and a unique glimpse at the evolution of one of the greatest works of20th century American literature. Absolutely essential for fans ofBradbury books like Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Illustrated Man, and The Martian Chronicles--and for readersof William Golding, George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and other titans ofspeculative fiction--A Pleasure to Burn illuminates the unusual hiddencorners of Bradbury's expansive imagination, revealing a creative force asvivid and powerful as the hottest burning flame.

By: Ray Bradbury
Edited by: Donn Albright, Jon Eller
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 205mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780062071026
ISBN 10: 0062071025
Pages: 389
Publication Date: 02 August 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Pleasure to Burn: Fahrenheit 451 Stories

An essential addition to the bookshelf of every Bradbury fan, the collection is also accessible to curious readers with a taste for the dark, the strange and the macabre. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) All 16 pieces in the collection explore the hazards befalling mankind when society contrives to restrain the imagination. An indispensable companion to Bradbury's most celebrated novel. --Booklist