Reuters
Such was the case with "Fahrenheit 451," a book published in 1953 about a totalitarian, anti-intellectual society where banned books are burned by "firemen." The title refers to the temperature at which paper ignites. The novel, which Bradbury wrote on ...
Author Ray Bradbury dies at 91
Variety
His 1953 dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451," about a society in which free communication is restricted and firemen put what few books are left to the torch, was adapted for the bigscreen in 1966; Francois Truffaut directed the film, which starred Oskar ...
Ray Bradbury dead, 'Fahrenheit 451' author was 91
Newsday
Books Newsday > Entertainment > Books Print Aa Ray Bradbury dead, 'Fahrenheit 451' author was 91 Originally published: June 6, 2012 10:32 AM Updated: June 6, 2012 10:40 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Ray Bradbury has died at 91 after a ...
Newsday
Ray Bradbury dies at 91; author lifted fantasy to literary heights
Los Angeles Times
Author of more than 27 novels and story collections—most famously "The Martian Chronicles," "Fahrenheit 451," "Dandelion Wine" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes"—and more than 600 short stories, Bradbury has frequently been credited with elevating ...
Ray Bradbury, author of 'Fahrenheit 451,' dies
The Associated Press
He wrote every day in the basement office of his home in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles and appeared from time to time at bookstores, public library fundraisers and other literary events around Los Angeles. His writings ranged from ...
The Associated Press
Sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury dies
CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) -- Science fiction author Ray Bradbury, whose imagination yielded classicbooks such as "Fahrenheit 451," "The Martian Chronicles" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes," has died at 91, his publisher said Wednesday.
Sci-fi master Ray Bradbury, author of 'Fahrenheit 451' 'Martian Chronicles ...
Washington Post
LOS ANGELES — 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 ...
Ray Bradbury, Author of Fahrenheit 451, Dead at 91
E! Online
The legendary author of Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and many more classics passed away Tuesday night, various sources were reporting. He was 91. His career spanned, and, in fact, helped guide the rise of geek culture: His earliest stories ...
Ray Bradbury dies: Science fiction author of 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'Martian ...
Washington Post
Ray Bradbury, a boundlessly imaginative novelist who wrote some of the most popular science fictionbooks of all time, including “Fahrenheit 451” and “The Martian Chronicles,” and who transformed the genre of flying saucers and little green men into a ...
'Fahrenheit 451' Author Ray Bradbury Dies At 91
NPR
Bradbury dove into books as a child. Wild tales from authors Jules Verne and HG Wells captivated Bradbury — and made him dream of becoming a great author. So he started writing, churning out a short story every week during his teens.
Ray Bradbury, 1920-2012: Author of "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian ...
New York Daily News (blog)
His most popular book, it warns that a future without books is a future without freedom. The book, whose title supposedly comes from the temperature at which paper self-combusts, tells the story of a bleak society in which literature is forbidden.
Ray Bradbury was a huge influence on the film world too
Los Angeles Times
The death of Ray Bradbury Tuesday night at the age of 91 throws into relief not only his literarylegacy but his abundant influence on the movie world. Starting with the Jack Arnold-directed "It Came From Outer Space," about the crash-landing of a ...
Ray Bradbury, Author Of 'Fahrenheit 451' And Other Classics, Dies
NPR (blog)
The website io9.com, which appears to have broken the news, says the 91-year-old author of "The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked this Way Comes, and many more literaryclassics" died in Los Angeles, possibly early this morning.
Ray Bradbury, author of 'Fahrenheit 451', dies at 91
CNET
The legendary science fiction author, who also wrote "The Martian Chronicles," passed away in Los Angeles overnight. by Roger Cheng Ray Bradbury with President George W. Bush and Laura Bush on receiving the 2004 National Medal of Arts. Science fiction ...
Ray Bradbury dies; sci-fi master authored 'Fahrenheit 451,' 'Martian Chronicles'
Washington Post
The imaginative and prolific author wrote some of the most popular science-fiction books of all time, including "The Martian Chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451." Bradbury, shown in 2000, received a special Pulitzer Prize citation in 2007 "for his ...
Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction Author, Dies at 91
Wall Street Journal (blog)
The author passed away this week at the age of 91. Ray Bradbury, widely considered one of the greatest writers of science fiction and fantasy, has died. He was 91 years old. Bradbury was the author of such books as “The Martian Chronicles,” “Fahrenheit...
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Ray Bradbury remembered for sci-fi classic 'Fahrenheit 451' and other literature
Christian Science Monitor
By John Rogers, Associated Press / June 6, 2012 This file photo shows author Ray Bradbury at a signing for his book "Quicker Than The Eye" in Cupertino, Calif. Bradbury, who wrote everything from science fiction and mystery to humor, died Tuesday, ...
Christian Science Monitor
Author Ray Bradbury, 91, dies in California
USA TODAY (blog)
By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY Ray Bradbury — author of The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and many more literary classics — died this morning in Southern California, at the age of 91. His daughter, Alexandra ...
Vatican reprimand sends American nun's book up bestseller lists
CNN (blog)
By Dan Gilgoff, CNN.com (CNN) – Authors are known to seek out glowing blurbs to help sell books, but they might consider courting a Vatican reprimand instead. After the Vatican's doctrinal watchdog condemned an American nun for a book she wrote on ...
Ray Bradbury dies: Favorite quotes from the 'Fahrenheit 451' author
Washington Post (blog)
By Bethonie Butler Author Ray Bradbury on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 1997. (Fred Prouser - Reuters) Author Ray Bradbury, who penned masterful works of science fiction and fantasy, died Tuesday at age 91. Below are some of Bradbury's most ...
Iconic science fiction writer Ray Bradbury dies at 91
msnbc.com
By Scott Stump Ray Bradbury, the author of classics such as “Fahrenheit 451,” “Something Wicked this Way Comes” and “The Martian Chronicles,” died Tuesday night in Los Angeles at the age of 91. Bradbury's daughter confirmed the death of the legendary ...
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Inside Forbes: How We're Helping Journalists Find Their Voice With E-Books
Forbes
Now, these posts have been molded into an e-book. My day job as chief product officer includes advocating the new world of entrepreneurial journalism — and creating opportunities for topic experts to succeed at it. E-books is one way.
'Martian Chronicles' Author Ray Bradbury Dead At 91
Forbes
Science fiction lost a giant with reports that legendary author Ray Bradbury passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 91. “If I had to make any statement, it would be how much I love and miss him, and I look forward to hearing everyone's memories about ...
Forbes
Author Solutions Releases New Booktango Sales Tracking and Royalty Reporting
MarketWatch (press release)
"Booktango provides the absolute best opportunity for DIY authors to publish, for free, promote and distribute their e-books to every e-reader, plus make the most money on their e-book sales," said Keith Ogorek, senior vice president of global ...
Author, Waukegan Native Ray Bradbury Dies
CBS2 Chicago
Author Ray Bradbury attends the 14th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles on April 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: John M. Heller/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES (CBS) —Author ...
CBS2 Chicago
First Lady helps Obama's re-election and healthy initiative with new book
msnbc.com
Guest comment on picnic table discussion held by First Lady Michelle Obama on her new book“American Grown” about the White House kitchen garden, whether the book attracts women voters and helps President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.
Tributes paid to sci-fi author Ray Bradbury
BBC News
Famous fans of science fiction legend Ray Bradbury have paid tribute to the US authorfollowing his death in Los Angeles at the age of 91. "The GREAT Ray Bradbury has left the planet," tweeted Jonathan Ross. "When I was younger I read no one else.
BBC News
Science fiction pioneer Ray Bradbury, 91, has died
Los Angeles Times
Ray Bradbury, an iconic science fiction author who helped bring the genre into the mainstream, has died, his family confirms. He was 91. Bradbury was the recipient of many awards, including a National Medal of Arts, a special citation from the Pulitzer ...
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New York Times
Some of us are more susceptible than others, but it's not uncommon for picture bookillustrations to give almost anyone — grown-ups even more perhaps than children — the goose bumps. And no one's better at eliciting them than Raúl Colón (“Good-Bye, ...
New York Times
Social Publisher Wattpad Raises $17.3M From Khosla, Jerry Yang ...
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So, while Wattpad sometimes gets pegged as operating within the traditional publishing industry we are not a publisher. We don't see ourselves playing in this space at all. Wattpad is actually creating a completely new digital entertainment ...
TechCrunch
New iPad ebook released by Artepublishing about French - TeleRead
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Connect. TeleRead - News and views on ebooks, libraries, publishing and related topics. HOME ...The book is published by Hugh L. Levin owner of Artepublishing. The demo ... Each picture has curated links – about 500 in total – to other websites, articles and books. . P6050698 ... Publeratiebook publisher of literary novels and short story collections launches at BEA · My worst ... rashkae on "Tor, John Scalzi release e-book of new novel DRM-free - Posted on June 5, 2012. "Do you ...
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Ray Bradbury Dead -- 'Fahrenheit 451' Author Dies at 91 | TMZ.com
By TMZ Staff
Ray famously criticized technology and the modern age, opposing his own work's conversion into e-books, saying, "We have too many cell phones. We've got too many internets. We have got to get rid of those machines. We have too many ...
TMZ.com
Sony launches web store for e-Books, Android app also gets refresh ...
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Sony has decided to join the web-based shopping party, launching an online reader store for its e-inked devices and companion apps. Any e-Books purchased.
Engadget
A Daily Dose of Architecture: NYPL Book Talk
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My last talk at the Skyscraper Museum was catered to that venue, presenting the 50 tallest buildings in the book, so my NYPL will be different. This time I'll be going beyond what my guidebook can present, virtually going inside some projects ...
A Daily Dose of Architecture
Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author, 1920-2012 ...
By Lloyd Alter
He didn't think much of e-books and the internet either. Last November, when Fahrenheit 451 finally became available as an e-book, he was quoted by the BBC News: "I was approached three times during the last year by internet companies ...
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... stories about journalists who were killed on the job. The “find and replace” function is suspected in the case of an e-book sold by Barnes and Noble which substituted “nook” for every instance of the word “kindle” in “War and Peace.” ...
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Harry Potter 'Book of Spells' by J.K. Rowling launches Wonderbook ...
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Apparently, after reading more of the book, a player could learn spells to put the fire out. The demonstration is pretty impressive. And it's interesing that as e-books continue to evolve, the place to find the most innovative new books may not be ...
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Author Ray Bradbury dies at 91 - latimes.com
By Kate Mather
Author of more than 27 novels and story collections — most famously “The Martian Chronicles,” “Fahrenheit 451,” “Dandelion Wine” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes” — and more than 600 short stories, Bradbury has frequently been ...
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Book Excerpt: Guillermo Del Toro Dishes in FilmCraft: Directing ...
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In a candid interview, he explains how he learned filmmaking in author Mike Goodridge's new book, FilmCraft: Directing. Goodridge, who until recently served as editor of Screen International and is now CEO of the international sales and ...
Movieline
U.S. author threatened with decapitation
By Bob Unruh
A tweet from “Abdulhakim,” whose Twitter handle is @83_amira, said: “1200 of your books were burnt in Australia yesterday by me Cause you a liar, lucky you are miles & miles away.” Another message said: “slandering the ... Other threats from the same Twitter account called for the death of David Wood, a blogger, and Pamela Geller, author of “Stop the Islamization of America” and co-author, with Spencer, of “The Post-American Presidency.” The threat to Geller said: “She needs to...
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Vatican Denounces Nun's Book Supporting Gay Sex, Masturbation ...
By Daley Quinn
In her awarding-winning 2006 book, Just Love: A Framework For Christian Sexual Ethics, Sister Farley writes that “masturbation … usually does not raise any moral questions at all.” Sister Farley, a member of the Sisters of Mercy and a ...
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Amazon Adds Avalon Books - Zacks.com
By Zacks Equity Research
Amazon Publishing, the publishing arm of Amazon.com, will publish the Avalon books under its West Coast imprints, including Montlake Romance and Thomas & Mercer. This Avalon ... While the Avalon books have not yet been digitized, Amazon intends to add the titles to its Kindle e-readerplatform over time. ... The book business is changing rapidly due to the increased customer adoption of Kindles, iPads and other devices that are making e-books more attractive than hardcovers.
I am a published psychologist, author of the Stanford Prison - Reddit
Recently, through TED Books, I co-authored The Demise of Guys: Why Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It. My book questions whether the ...
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The Full Report on Author Ray Bradbury's Death
Ray Bradbury, the celebrated science fiction author who wrote Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, is dead at 91. io9's Meredith Woerner broke the ...
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Photos: Ray Bradbury Dead – Science fiction Author was 91
Denver Post
(AP Photo, file) Author Ray Bradbury signs his new book "Bradbury: An Illustrated Life" at Barnes &Noble on October 19, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. It was reported on June 6, 2012 that science-fiction author Ray Bradbury has died at 91 in Los ...
Ray Bradbury, 91, dies
Albany Times Union (blog)
(Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images) (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA - FILE:Author Ray Bradbury signs his new book "Bradbury: An Illustrated Life" at Barnes &Noble on October 19, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. It was reported on June 6, ...
Albany Times Union (blog)
Should I Read or Should I Write?
Huffington Post
As Stephen King famously said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have time the time (or thetools) to write. Simple as that." Like many writers who teach, I do most of my sustained reading during Christmas break and in the summer, ...
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