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The Golden Apples of the Sun and Other Stories
  

The Golden Apples of the Sun and Other Stories (Library Binding)

by Ray Bradbury (Author) "Out there in the cold water, far from land, we waited every night for the coming of the fog, and it came, and we oiled..." (more)
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Ray Bradbury is a modern cultural treasure. His disarming simplicity of style underlies a towering body of work unmatched in metaphorical power by any other American storyteller. And here, presented in a new trade edition, are thirty-two of his most famous tales--prime examples of the poignant and mysterious poetry which Bradbury uniquely uncovers in the depths of the human soul, the otherwordly portraits of outrÉ fascination which spring from the canvas of one of the century's great men of imagination. From a lonely coastal lighthouse to a sixty-million-year-old safary, from the pouring rain of Venus to the ominous silence of a murder scene, Ray Bradbury is our sure-handed guide not only to surprising and outrageous manifestations of the future, but also to the wonders of the present that we could never have imagined on our own.Ray Bradbury is a modern cultural treasure. His disarming simplicity of style underlies a towering body of work unmatched in metaphorical power by any other American storyteller. And here, presented in a new trade edition, are thirty-two of his most famous tales--prime examples of the poignant and mysterious poetry which Bradbury uniquely uncovers in the depths of the human soul, the otherwordly portraits of outre fascination which spring from the canvas of one of the centurys great men of imagination. From a lonely coastal lighthouse to a sixty-million-year-old safari, from the pouring rain of Venus to the ominous silence of a murder scene, Ray Bradbury is our sure-handed guide not only to surprising and outrageous manifestations of the future, but also to the wonders of the present that we could never have imagined on our own. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


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One of the most talented and visionary authors of this century, Ray Bradbury has delighted readers for more than 60 years with his tales of the fantastic. Here he is at the height of his powers, displaying a sorcerer's skill with 32 stories originally published in two separate collections. A true master celebrates life and dreams in the unique voice that has favored him across six decades . --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Collection, but Not Extraordinary, April 18 2004
I've read mostly all of Bradbury's lengthier fiction repretoire, and have only begun dipping into his collections of short stories. As a writer during the "Golden Age" of science fiction, Bradbury is unsurpassed: All at once, he manages to show the reader a future of hope, of surprise and of brightness. His writing style is simple and terse, and it takes some time to get used to the cadance with which he writes.

One of the aspects I've always appreciated about Bradbury's writing is that his stories extend beyond the "science fiction" genre. Encapsulated within the SF exterior, Bradbury manages to capture portraits of humanity - throughout all of his stories, it is apparent that he prescribes to the idea that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Thus, while he writes about space travel and other fantastical subjects, he retains a sense of humanity which transcends the differences in environment.

Without a doubt, my favorite story in this anthology is "R is for Rocket." This story alone is worth buying the book for...I am enraptured with the way Bradbury tells of the carefree summers the boys enjoy, and then juxtapose it to the pressure of a career in space exploration.

Generally, I find Bradbury's fantasy to be somewhat boring (though this can also be attributed to my lack of enthusiasm for fantasy as a whole). Don't let this faze you - this is a very strong collection, and excellent introduction, to Bradbury's short story abilities. About 90% of the stories in this book are really excellent..But the other 10% almost seem like simple writing exercises and are no way indicative of Bradbury's true talants as a writer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Bradbury Treat, Jan 15 2004
By Katherine (California) - See all my reviews
I'll admit I haven't finished this book but what I've read has taken my breath away. The writing is classic Bradbury, poetic and enticing. The stories themselves surprised me a little since I don't think I'd yet read a Bradbury story that wasn't science fiction or fantasy. "The Fruit at the bottom of the bowel" is one of these and is fantastic. Of course, it seems to me that Bradbury's preoccupation has always been with people rather than magic or technology. Thus it makes sense that his "realistic" fiction would be just as effective as his other. In any case, Bradbury is a masterful storyteller and anyone would deprive themselves if they didn't read his work, including this collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book!!!, May 7 2003
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i read this book so many times by now and i still fall in love with it every time i read a story in it!!!
he is really one of the best writers, and this is one of his best books!!
buy it and see for youself.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Bradbury's high standards
Short story master Ray Bradbury presents 22 offerings variously set in ancient times, in out-of-the-way rustic hills, and in modern cities of Europe and the Americas, but never... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2002 by Dave Deubler

5.0 out of 5 stars writing cannot get any greater
Ray Bradbury is one of the few writers I have read who has been able to successfully capture or draw out emotions every time, whether it be sadness, love, excitement, fear, the... Read more
Published on Aug 11 2001 by David

2.0 out of 5 stars Bradbury on qualudes
I found it difficult to want to finish this collection. I absolutely loved his collection _Quicker_than_the_Eye_, but _Golden_Apples_ has an entirely different feel to it. Read more
Published on April 10 2001 by ostawookiee

5.0 out of 5 stars The poet laureate of science fiction
This is the first collection of Ray Bradbury's stories I ever read, and it still rocks! I was only 13, and it immediately put me into his own, lyrical and yet dark world: lovelorn... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2001 by ionadh

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
Though there may be "nothing new under the sun," Bradbury is the closest of any to finding something new. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2000 by Daniel Kirk Brantley

5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson in short story writing.
Whenever people hear the name of Ray Bradbury, where they have heard it before they associate it with "The Martian Chronicles" mostly. Read more
Published on Jun 18 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book - then read it again!
If you have never read a Ray Bradbury story, I am almost envious of the treat you have in store. The word "genius" is tossed around all too frequently, but Bradbury... Read more
Published on April 27 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Bradburry's classic collection of short stories.
I first read "The Golden Apples of the Sun" when I was in grade school, loving it then for the adventure and sense of wonder Bradbury always brings to his work. Read more
Published on April 25 1998 by justinvs@geocities.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Bradbury's SF strength is in the humanity...
You've probably heard a half a dozen Ray Bradbury stories without even knowing it. His tales of space flights, Martian expeditions, and strange occurences on our own planet are... Read more
Published on April 22 1998 by Ryan Garcia (hose@webelite.com)

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