RIP Ray Bradbury

markem · 06-06-2012, 09:45 AM

"LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ray Bradbury, the science fiction-fantasy master who transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters, and, in uncanny detail, the high-tech, book-burning future of "Fahrenheit 451," has died. He was 91."

He will be missed. I've taken in recent years to quoting and/or summarizing ideas from Fahrenheit 451 to explain so much of what goes on today in the world.

massphatness · 06-06-2012, 10:02 AM

"Do what you love and love what you do." - Ray Bradbury

CigarNut · 06-06-2012, 10:07 AM

He definititely left his mark on the world of liturature and science fiction.

R.I.P Mr Bradbury. You will be missed by many!

kaisersozei · 06-06-2012, 10:13 AM

Bradbury gave me my introduction to great sci-fi & fantasy literature waaaaay back in the early '70s when I read The Martian Chronicles. His works will live on.

Ogre · 06-06-2012, 10:19 AM

RIP Brother, You will be missed.

irratebass · 06-06-2012, 10:36 AM

R.I.P. indeed, 91 that's a long life.

06-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Nobody steps up to take the place of these greats. The world has lost a giant thinker but at least we have his works.

Skywalker · 06-06-2012, 12:50 PM

RIP

RGD. · 06-06-2012, 01:17 PM

On my bookcase are two extremely worn out paperback books from my grade school years: Fahrenheit 451 and the Martian Chronicles. I suppose I have read every book by him. He always has been and will forever more be one of my top 5 favorite authors.

Ron

rebelknight · 06-06-2012, 01:59 PM

Fahrenheit 451 is ny favorite book of all time. We lost a good ond today. R.I.P Ray Bradbury

The Poet · 06-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Well, I think Frederik Pohl is still alive, but of the rest of the Golden Age SF writers . . . Clarke, Heinlein, Azimov, Poul Anderson, and many others . . . Bradbury was one of the last. He shall be missed, but he shall never be missing.

blugill · 06-06-2012, 03:14 PM

Rest in Peace Mr. Bradbury, Scifi wouldn't be where it is today without you!

MikeyC · 06-06-2012, 05:56 PM

RIP Ray Bradbury. Your work shall live long after you.

kelmac07 · 06-06-2012, 06:02 PM

R.I.P. Mr. Bradbury...I remember reading Farenheit 451 in high school.

Apoco · 06-06-2012, 06:36 PM

"If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn." - Ray Bradbury

06-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,620 Trading: (47)	RIP Ray Bradbury "LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ray Bradbury, the science fiction-fantasy master who transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters, and, in uncanny detail, the high-tech, book-burning future of "Fahrenheit 451," has died. He was 91." He will be missed. I've taken in recent years to quoting and/or summarizing ideas from Fahrenheit 451 to explain so much of what goes on today in the world. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: RIP Ray Bradbury On my bookcase are two extremely worn out paperback books from my grade school years: Fahrenheit 451 and the Martian Chronicles. I suppose I have read every book by him. He always has been and will forever more be one of my top 5 favorite authors. Ron

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