Thread: Rest in Peace Ray Bradbury

One of the finest writers of the last century has died. Ray Bradbury wrote science fiction and fantasy with a warmth and humanity which touched millions of lives. He's one of my favorites.

Iconic science fiction writer Ray Bradbury dies at 91 - books - TODAY.com

Seconded.

Rest In Peace. You were a great writer and inspiration to me.

Originally Posted by Dreamworx95

Rest In Peace. You were a great writer and inspiration to me.

Amen

Sad day for readers and writers. Great man and a world-class writer. RIP, Ray.

R.I.P. Ray Bradbury, Author of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles

So Ray Bradbury is dead.

Here are some quotes by Ray I thought folks might appreciate:

You fail only if you stop writing.

You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.

We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.

Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things.

I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true - hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.

Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.

I was recently introduced to his writing from someone who loved his writing on this forum.

I just fell in love with his poetic style, with his beautiful prose. Not very many people write like him, and I'm so thankful that I got to read some of his stories.

What a great mind he had.

The world is a darker place without him. He will be missed

He was the reason I became a writer.

I still look to his stories today to be inspired and remind myself of what it looks like to see a true master of the craft.

I'm sorry he's gone, but everytime I read his words it's as if he's right there, prodding you the ribs, coaxing you to see how wonderful life is if you just take the time to look.

I was going to devote my writing time tonight to reading a couple of Ray's stories -- I have The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and The Toynbee Convector sitting on my desk beside me -- but I realized that if Bradbury knew I was spending writing time perusing old stories he'd probably tell me to get to work. So I did. I did my night's writing -- Ray might call it plucking dandelion fluff from an early June breeze -- and now I'll start reading.

This is utterly disappointing. Bradbury has always been one of my absolute favorite authors. But on the bright side, being an author of so many published works, any time we miss him, we can just pick up one of his books and see him come to life again, if only for awhile.

He said he was happy because he had always worked for himself and got to do what he loved doing. Damn if that ain't the truth. I grew up with Farenheit 451. He wrote a classic. What I wouldn't give to duplicate his success in life.

RIP Mr. Bradbury.

RIP.

It's a shame but he did live to a long age.

We had to cremate my friend yesterday who died at 29. RIP Nick.

Originally Posted by Amber Leaf

RIP.

It's a shame but he did live to a long age.

We had to cremate my friend yesterday who died at 29. RIP Nick.

Sorry to hear about your friend, Amber.