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The Illustrated Man

by Ray Bradbury
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Stories of technology versus humanity, in art.

"The Illustrated Man" could be a great read for someone who enjoys exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. Each short story in this book captivates readers with its vivid imagination and realistic take on how people integrate with technology. The recurring theme of this novel explores the idea of art serving as a means of transmitting humanity, which makes it a unique feature of the book and worth reading.

  • International Fantasy Award Nominee for Fiction (1952)
  • Analog Award Nominee for All-Time Best Book (1952)
  • awards International Fantasy Award Nominee for Fiction (1952)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Illustrated Man

by Ray Bradbury
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ISBN: 9780007893386
Authors: Ray Bradbury
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 97452 readers)

Description

Harper Voyager. this paperback edition 2008. "The Illustrated Man" is a 1951 book of eighteen science fiction short stories by Ray Bradbury that explores the nature of mankind. A recurring theme throughout the eighteen stories is the conflict of the cold mechanics of technology and the psychology of people. It was nominated for the International Fantasy Award in 1952, and today is considered a seminal work of science fiction
 

Stories of technology versus humanity, in art.

"The Illustrated Man" could be a great read for someone who enjoys exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. Each short story in this book captivates readers with its vivid imagination and realistic take on how people integrate with technology. The recurring theme of this novel explores the idea of art serving as a means of transmitting humanity, which makes it a unique feature of the book and worth reading.

  • International Fantasy Award Nominee for Fiction (1952)
  • Analog Award Nominee for All-Time Best Book (1952)
  • awards International Fantasy Award Nominee for Fiction (1952)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.