Weave Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Title of book: The Illustrated Man Name of author: Ray Bradbury Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Harper Voyager; New edition edition (13 Nov 1995) ISBN-10: 0006479227 ISBN-13: 978-0006479222 Synopsis~ A classic collection of stories -- all told on the skin of a man -- from the author of Fahrenheit 451. If El Greco had painted miniatures in his prime, no bigger than your hand, infinitely detailed, with his sulphurous colour and exquisite human anatomy, perhaps he might have used this man's body for his art! Yet the Illustrated Man has tried to burn the illustrations off. He's tried sandpaper, acid, and a knife. Because, as the sun sets, the pictures glow like charcoals, like scattered gems. They quiver and come to life. Tiny pink hands gesture, tiny mouths flicker as the figures enact their stories -- voices rise, small and muted, predicting the future. Here are sixteen tales: sixteen illustrations! the seventeenth is your own future told on the skin of the Illustrated Man. This is the second book by Ray Bradbury I have read, the first one being ‘Fahrenheit 451’, which I really enjoyed. ‘The Illustrated Man’ is a collection of stories which are being played out on a un~named man’s tattooed body, he was tattooed by a woman who claimed she was from the future and since then the tattoos have been a curse, every tattoo tells a story except for the tattoo on his right shoulder blade which changes to show the fate of the person who is looking at it. The stories in ‘The Illustrated Man’ are very much a sign of the times (it was written in 1951) which I found brilliant to read, Ray Bradbury had a very real view of the world of the future and you can tell he enjoys sharing his stories. All of the stories are gorgeously written, Ray Bradbury’s outlook of the world may seem odd but makes a lot of sense. Highly recommended. Rating: 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I really want to read this... Bradbury's "Martian Chronicles" used to be one of my favourite books as a child, and his "Zen in the Art of Writing" is #1 on my list of inspiring books every author should read. Thanks for the review it sounds wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I really want to read this... Bradbury's "Martian Chronicles" used to be one of my favourite books as a child, and his "Zen in the Art of Writing" is #1 on my list of inspiring books every author should read. Thanks for the review it sounds wicked. You'll really like it. Have you tried Fahrenheit 451? That's tremendous, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Fahrenheit 451 is a great read Bookjumper, I hope you get the chance to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have read "Farenheit" already and loved it, although (as this was in translation, and about a decade ago) I think a re-read is now in order . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have read "Farenheit" already and loved it, although (as this was in translation, and about a decade ago) I think a re-read is now in order . Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nice review, Gyre. I have this on my TBR pile. I noticed on another thread that you bought Something Wicked This Way Comes. You may notice a familiar face (or should I say body?) in that story when you get around to reading it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nice review, Gyre. I have this on my TBR pile. I noticed on another thread that you bought Something Wicked This Way Comes. You may notice a familiar face (or should I say body?) in that story when you get around to reading it I just finished 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' this morning, and I noticed a certain body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Aha! I have The Illustrated Man on my TBR pile. Are they horror stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Aha! I have The Illustrated Man on my TBR pile. Are they horror stories? No, they are not a horror stories, they are more space related but with a whole lot of insights, its a great read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Cool. Thanks Gyre I might bump it up the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I like the sound of this. May have to be added to my wishlist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 I like the sound of this. May have to be added to my wishlist Hope you get the chance to read it chrysalis_stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Saw on Twitter that Ray Bradbury died today aged 91. Here's the news article on The Guardian website: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/jun/06/ray-bradbury-sci-fi-author-dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Oh... He was such a wonderful author. RIP, Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have loved all the books of his that I have read. A great writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 RIP Ray Neil Gaiman's tribute from The Guardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 R.I.P Thanks for posting the article Karsa, was a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie P Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just wanted to leave a tribute to the legend that is Ray Bradbury. This is just a little something left by a favourite author of mine (Adam Nevill)- http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/features/adam-nevill-remembers-ray-bradbury Any other fans out there? Andie P x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I've merged your thread with an existing thread, Andy, and renamed the entire thread as it turned into a general discussion of Bradbury and his books. There's a separate thread for Fahrenheit 451 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie P Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Ok thanks Kylie. Andie P x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I just finished reading "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. This was the first book of his that I have read. Thoroughly enjoyed it and am wondering where I have been all this time that I hadn't read any of his books. He is now on my TBR list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 May I recommend Fahrenheit 451? A favourite of mine by Mr Bradbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 And I'll add Something Wicked This Way Comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Some of his books are on my wishlist, glad to hear you three enjoy his books! I might have to buy them sometime . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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