Throughout his lifetime, Bradbury was exposed to a wide range of inspirational fantasies and movies that undeniably contributed to his unique style and love as a science-fiction writer. As a child, Bradbury was fortunate enough to have many peers that showcased popular plays, movies, and fantasies. A few notable inspirations to Bradbury were magicians, adventure and fantasy fiction, notably L. Frank Baum, Ernest Hemingway, and Edgar Allen Poe. Born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920, Bradbury was a only child. Due to the Great Depression, Bradbury’s parents lost their jobs and, as a result, Bradbury spent his early days in poverty. It wasn’t until 1934, when the Bradbury’s moved to Los Angeles, where Bradbury began his literary career. As a teenager, …show more content…
However, Bradbury wanted to further his knowledge in literature, so he went to the local library. “Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future”(Bradbury). In order to have a stable income, Bradbury supported himself by selling newspapers. He also published his first short story in 1938 and the upcoming year, he published four of his own magazines, Futuria Fantasia. In 1941, United States entered World War ll. Luckily, Bradbury was dismissed by the army because of his poor vision. From there, he became a full time writer and published his first bundle of short stories called the Dark Carnival. That same year, Bradbury married Marguerite “Maggie” McClure, whom supported Bradbury so he could work on his writing. They had four daughters, Susan, Ramona, Bettina and Alexandra. With the help of Marguerite, Bradbury was finally able to publish his first major book, The Martian Chronicles. Around 1951, the media and television shows began to adapt Bradbury’s stories, which introduced him to a larger audience. Bradbury was starting to become known, but it wasn’t until 1953 when Bradbury’s popularity