The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury

[wynterstark]

All of my friends know that I'm a huge fan of Bradbury's Fahreheit 451. In fact, I've been known to cry while reading the ending of that book. As I'm sure everyone knows, Ray Bradbury passed away recently and I've watched all of the media fuss with a large degree of sadness. It's heartbreaking to me when a great writer dies because I always wonder what he left unwritten. I always feel as though I've been cheated out of countless worlds and adventures.

Neil Gaiman's tribute to Bradbury is nothing short of amazing if only for the one line "I learned your books. Burned them into my mind. In case the firemen come to town." This has got to be the highest praise that anyone can ever give a writer.

http://io9.com/5918839/must-read-nei...o-ray-bradbury

Thank you Neil Gaiman, for such a lovely tribute to an unbelieveable man.

[Fancyinheels]

OMG, I thought he had passed away years ago. I hadn't heard!

I made the journey into science fiction with him as my pilot. I read Verne, Wells, all the classic authors who predicted futures that came to be, then Asimov, Dick, Nivens, Silverberg, Heinlein, Clarke, and the rest AFTER "The Martian Chronicles."

I almost met him once. He was giving a lecture at my college, with a meet and greet reception afterward, but something happened and I couldn't go. It would have been an awesome, indelible experience, and I have regretted missing it to this day. To me, the world of great literature would be so much the poorer without his contributions. Godspeed to your adventures in the next dimension, Mr. Bradbury.

[wynterstark]

No, Bradbury passed away a few days ago at the grand old age of 91. The Wikipedia on him says that he is credited with 27 novels and over 600 short stories. I shouldn't feel as though I've been cheated out of any stories because he certainly left enough of them behind... and yet somehow, I just can't help but feel as though I might be missing out on something great. I felt the same way when Douglas Adams passed away. :*(

[Guest022315]

Originally Posted by wynterstark

No, Bradbury passed away a few days ago at the grand old age of 91. The Wikipedia on him says that he is credited with 27 novels and over 600 short stories. I shouldn't feel as though I've been cheated out of any stories because he certainly left enough of them behind... and yet somehow, I just can't help but feel as though I might be missing out on something great. I felt the same way when Douglas Adams passed away. :*(

Take comfort in knowing he left a wealth of material to talk to you

[thrakattack82]

Thanks for posting that link. Neil Gaiman is a true master of his craft and its very touching to see him pay homage to another true master in a way that no one else can.