Interesting Facts About The Author:

• Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920 in Waukegan, IL.
• Bradbury writes his own Buck Rogers stories at age 12.
• He marries Marguerite McClure in 1947.
• Bradbury publishes his first book, "Dark Carnival."
• He publishes "The Martian Chronicles" in 1950 and "Fahrenheit 451" in 1953.
• His animated short, "Icarus Montgolfier" is nominated for an Oscar in 1962.
• In the 1970's, Bradbury is awarded a lifetime World Fantasy Award.
• He also receives a lifetime PEN Center USA West Award in th 1980's.
• During the 1990's, Bradbury writes his memoir "Green Shadows, White Whales."
• Since 2000, Ray Bradbury has received more awards and honors including: National Book Award for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the National Medal of Arts.