Author
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury (22 August 1920 – 5 June 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. Best-known works include Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles. Honours include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 2 books by Ray Bradbury, mostly science fiction and short stories, published by Simon & Schuster, first published between 1950 and 1953. Our highest-rated is The Veldt (4.5/5).
Born 22 August 1920, WaukeganFrom United States
Books reviewed2
Our average4.5★from 1 rated
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The Veldt1950 · ★ 4.5
Awards & honours
24 recordedPrometheus Award - Hall of Fame1984Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel2004Geffen Award2002Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection2002
Literary prizes
Geffen Award 2002Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards 2007Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres 2007National Medal of Arts 2004Ross Macdonald Literary Award 2002World Horror Convention Grand Master Award 2001Helmerich Award 1994Daytime Emmy Award 1994Valentine Davies Award 1974Inkpot Award 1974Star on Hollywood Walk of FameOrdre des Arts et des LettresThe George Pal Memorial Award
Genre awards
Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel 2004Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection 2002Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame 1984Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story 2019Sir Arthur Clarke Award 2007Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement 1988World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement 1977
Honours & fellowships
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame 1999First Fandom Hall of Fame award 1996Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award 1989California Library Hall of Fame
Books
2 books
Frequently asked questions
Which Ray Bradbury book should I start with?
Our pick is The Veldt, which we rated 4.5 out of 5.
How many Ray Bradbury books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 2 books by Ray Bradbury: The Veldt, Fahrenheit 451.