Ray Bradbury

Start here: Fahrenheit 451 (1953)

Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house?

Common questions about Ray Bradbury

Who is Ray Bradbury?

Ray Douglas Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and realistic fiction.

What is Ray Bradbury best known for?

Ray Bradbury is best known for Fahrenheit 451, published in 1953 with 3,631 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Ray Bradbury's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Ray Bradbury written?

SansFiction lists 6 books by Ray Bradbury, published between 1901 and 1989. The most popular are Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Illustrated Man and The Halloween Tree.

Which Ray Bradbury book should I read first?

Fahrenheit 451 is the usual place to start: it is Ray Bradbury's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Ray Bradbury write?

Ray Bradbury's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Fantasy, Fiction and Juvenile Fiction.