I Sing the Body Electric!: And Other Stories

From Library Journal Besides the title story, this collection includes 28 of the great Bradbury's other stories, including "Heavy Set," "The Parrot Who Met Papa," and "The Lost City of Mars." The selections represent a nice array of Bradbury's work from the 1940s to the 1970s, with some straight sf mixed with more lighthearted fare.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

In his later years, Ray continued to hold readers spellbound This is definitely the kind of stuff that Ray Bradbury has always written. I've been reading the stories he writes since 1962. When I dig into fiction by anyone, I always ask first: Where is the story taking place? What is the weather? What is the mood created by the author? Ray Bradbury never lets us down in those three areas. After Mr. Bradbury passed away in spring of 2012 (he was approaching his 92nd birthday at the time) I recall thinking: "Well, he's gone -- and there will be no one to replace him." Who else would create tales of such empathy for Mexican persons who have little money, or tales of emigrants to Mars who long f. My favorite short story compilation. Viki The is my favorite selection of short stories to date. I love science fiction but Ray Bradbury goes beyond the genre to frame subtle human experiences. Within the first few pages of each story, I am gifted with engaging conversations and palatable details. Each story gave me a new experience to contemplate long after I closed my book (kindle), looking for the meaning beyond the end of the story. If your reading experiences seem flat and one dimensional, try this author. I plan to read some of his novels.. Tony R. said Great Introduction to a Great Writer. Ray Bradbury remains one of my favorite writers. To label him a Science Fiction writer does him an injustice as he was so much more than that. His ability to spin tales was remarkable, but even more so was his ability to create images and word rhythms that dazzle and impress. You don't just read Bradbury, you luxuriate in his work, and even as you read, you find remarkable passages that describe the simplest of things. His eye saw the world differently and unlike many, he could show you what he saw. This collection of his work, much of it early in his nearly 70 years of writing, is a fine introduction. The story "I Sing the Body E

Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and poet. AudioFile includes Dick on their prestigious list of "Golden Voices." . He is also the recipient of several AudioFile Earphones Awards. Among his best-known works are The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, and Fahrenheit 451.Reader of over 400 audiobooks, Dick Hill has

The mind of Ray Bradbury is a wonder-filled carnival of delight and terror that stretches from the verdant Irish countryside to the coldest reaches of outer space. Yet all his work is united by one common thread: a vivid and profound understanding of the vast set of emotions that bring strength and mythic resonance to our frail species. A man may take Abraham Lincoln out of the grave-and meet another who puts him back. An amazing Electrical Grandmother may come to live with a grieving family. Each of these magnificent creations has something to tell us about our own humanity-and all of their fates await you in this collection of twenty-eight classic Bradbury stories and one luscious poem. Travel