Eller, Jonathan R.
Bradbury Beyond Apollo
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252043413
- author:
- Eller, Jonathan R.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ray Bradbury Beyond Apollo by Jonathan R. Eller explores the lesser-known second half of the renowned author's career, from his forays into nonfiction writing and public lectures to his Hollywood productions and experimental autobiography projects. Drawing on extensive interviews with Bradbury and access to personal papers, this biography sheds light on the tensions between his growing fame and his passion for storytelling. As Bradbury navigated the challenges of celebrity, he continued to produce innovative works, including the fantasy novel The Halloween Tree and the time travel story "The Toynbee Convector." Despite these creative endeavors, the author's sense of self was often pulled in conflicting directions. This book provides a revelatory conclusion to Eller's acclaimed three-part biography, offering a nuanced understanding of Bradbury's inexhaustible creative force. Through its examination of Bradbury's later life and work, this biography offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of an author who defied genre conventions and continued to push the boundaries of his craft.
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