John King Tarpinian sent in this photo from the good old days when he assisted Ray Bradbury on his rounds: Here is Ray leaving for an event over the watchful eye of Hallie, short for Halloween. Hali would wait outside … Continue reading
A statue of Ray Bradbury astride a rocket ship was unveiled on Thursday, the author’s 99th birthday, outside the Waukegan Public Library in his hometown. Zachary Oxman’s creation “Fantastical Traveler” was the culmination of a project begun in 2015. Chaired … Continue reading
By Steve Fjeldsted: The first public performance of a new touring stage tribute to iconic author Ray Bradbury is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room. Ray Bradbury Live (forever) is a tour de force officially authorized by the Ray Bradbury estate and features … Continue reading
The first public performance of “Ray Bradbury Live (forever),” a new touring stage tribute to the iconic sff author, will take place Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room. “Ray Bradbury Live (forever)” is officially authorized … Continue reading
Steven H Silver writes: “I had to run up to the county courthouse in Waukegan to file some paperwork. Since I was right there, I thought I’d swing by St. James Street and offer you a photo taken, earlier today, … Continue reading
(1) WORLD FANTASY CON PRELIMINARY PROGRAM. WFC 2018 takes place in Baltimore from November 1-4. Their draft program is now up — World Fantasy 2018 Preliminary Program Grid. This is the Preliminary program schedule. These are the program items we’re … Continue reading
By Steve Fjeldsted, South Pasadena Library Director: The Fifties sci-fi classic It Came From Outer Space will be screened on Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. in the South Pasadena Library Community Room. The remarkable, highly influential film, Ray Bradbury’s … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: Here is my affectionate tribute to cherished friend Ray Bradbury, whose loving presence occupied my world and my heart for nearly four decades. Born August 22, 1920, Ray would have turned 98 years young today. Ray was … Continue reading
By Mark L. Blackman: As we approach his centennial (he was born on August 22, 1920), there’s renewed interest in iconic fantasist Ray Bradbury. This is, in some part, due to next month’s fresh adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, starring Michael … Continue reading
(1) WHAT’S THAT SMELL? CNN’s Brian Lowry is not impressed: “‘Valerian’ turns French comic into epic mess”. A feast for the eyes and positively numbing on the brain, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” makes an early bid … Continue reading