Ray Bradbury Libros

Los relatos de Bradbury son la obra de un poeta que conoce admirablemente el poder evocador de las palabras e imágenes. La prosa de Bradbury es poesía cristalizada refinada, aprehendida en su esencia humana. Ilumina y vivifica intensamente todo lo que nombra. los colores, los perfumes, los sonidos, las formas son objeto de una maravillosa mutación y concurren a su vez a crear una ilusión de vida. Las palabras dan nacimiento a planetas, arenas máquinas, a seres que se encarnan ante nuestros propios ojos. Los personajes de Bradbury hablan con la espontaneidad, la simplicidad de los hombres verdaderos, asumen la complejidad, la riqueza interior de los hombres aunque pertenezcan a civilizaciones marcianas, náufragas del pasado, o al dominio del futuro.

Fahrenheit 451 ofrece la historia de un sombrio y horroroso futuro. Montag, el protagonista, pertenece a una extrana brigada de bomberos cuya mison, paradojicamente no es la de sofocar incendios sino la de provocarlos para quemar libros. Porque en el pais de Montag esta terminantemente prohibido leer

This collection includes 100 of Ray Bradbury's remarkable stories which have, together with his classic novels, earned him an immense international audience.

This collection features four imaginative classics from a celebrated American author, showcasing his distinctive storytelling and visionary themes. Among the included works is the complete "Martian Chronicles," which explores humanity's colonization of Mars and the complex interactions between humans and Martians. The anthology highlights the author's ability to blend science fiction with profound social commentary, offering readers a captivating journey through both fantastical and thought-provoking narratives.

This authoritative volume features two landmark story collections by one of America's most beloved authors, along with 27 additional speculative and strange tales, including 7 that have been restored to print. Ray Bradbury, renowned for over 400 short stories, excelled in science fiction, speculative fiction, horror, and dark fantasy. The first collection, a more Earthbound companion to his classic work, comprises eighteen stories linked by the metaphor of a tattooed outcast. These tales delve into the dehumanizing effects of technology, as seen in "The Veldt" and "The Rocket Man," and explore humanity's darker aspects, exemplified in "The Visitor." The second collection gathers nineteen macabre stories, including carnival tales and speculative horror. Notable narratives such as "Uncle Einar" and "Homecoming" focus on the monstrous Elliott family, while "The Next in Line" follows a woman trapped in a Mexican town. "Touched with Fire" features two men who can foresee murders. This edition also restores original artwork by Joe Mugnaini and includes 27 additional short stories from Bradbury's early career, selected by scholar Jonathan R. Eller. Highlights include "Frost and Fire," "The Pedestrian," and "I Sing the Body Electric!," along with rarities like "R is for Rocket," "Asleep in Armageddon," and "The Lost City of Mars."

For more than sixty years, the imagination of Ray Bradbury has opened doors into remarkable places, ushering us across unexplored territories of the heart and mind while leading us inexorably toward a profound understanding of ourselves and the universe we inhabit. In this landmark volume, America's preeminent storyteller offers us one hundred treasures from a lifetime of words and ideas. The stories within these pages were chosen by Bradbury himself, and span a career that blossomed in the pulp magazines of the early 1940s and continues to flourish in the new millennium. Here are representatives of the legendary author's finest works of short fiction, including many that have not been republished for decades, all forever fresh and vital, evocative and immensely entertaining.

One hundred classic stories from the celebrated author of Fahrenheit 451.

A collection of illustrated adaptations brings to life the imaginative worlds of Ray Bradbury's stories through the unique styles of various artists. Each adaptation captures the essence of Bradbury's themes, showcasing his signature blend of science fiction and fantasy. This visually engaging anthology highlights the diverse interpretations of his narratives, making it a captivating experience for both long-time fans and new readers alike.