Guide Note: Ray Bradbury is an American writer who has authored a large number of novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays, primarily in the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres. He is best known for his books Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles.
Fast Facts:
- Born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920
- Wife Maggie McClure Bradbury passed away in 2003
- Lives in Los Angeles California
- Has authored more than 500 novels, short stories, plays, movies, and television shows
- Awards include The 2004 National Medal of Arts, The World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, and The SFWA Grand Master Award
- An asteroid was named in his honor, "9766 Bradbury," along with a crater on the moon named Dandelion Crater, after his novel Dandelion Wine