Bradbury Classic Stories 1: From the Golden Apples of the Sun and R Is for Rocket

by Ray Bradbury

Overview

Selected from his bestselling collections The Golden Apples Of The Sun and R Is For Rocket, here are thirty-two superb stories from one of the master fantastics of our age—the inimitable Ray Bradbury.

A spaceship captain determined to gather a cupful of the sun. . .
A nubile young witch who yearns to taste human love. . .
An expedition that hunts dinosaurs across the fragile and dangerous chasm of time. . .

These strange and wonderful tales of beauty and terror will transport you from the begininng of time to the outermost limits of the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780553286373
Publisher:	Random House Worlds
Publication date:	04/01/1990
Series:	Grand Master Editions Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	280,902
Product dimensions:	4.13(w) x 6.89(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) was America's foremost writer of science fiction and fantasy. Among his most popular adult books were Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Death Is a Lonely Business. In addition, he wrote several books for children, including Switch on the Night. In recognition of his stature in the world of literature, Bradbury was awarded the National Book Foundation's 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the National Medal of Arts in 2004.

Hometown:

Los Angeles, California

Date of Birth:

August 22, 1920

Place of Birth:

Waukegan, Illinois

Education:

Attended schools in Waukegan, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California

Website:

http://www.raybradbury.com