Ray Bradbury: The Most Influential Science Fiction Writer Of Our Time

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Considered to be one of the most creative authors of the 20th century, Ray Bradbury is best known for his whimsical imagination and ability to bring fantastic, and sometimes even unreal, ideas to life through his writing. With a career spanning over 70 years, and more than 500 published works to his name, Bradbury has rightfully earned his title as "one of the most influential science fiction writers of our time". Born in Waukegan, Illinois in 1920, Ray Bradbury was not always interested in writing. It was only after a trip to his local carnival at the age of twelve that his imigination was ignited. A magician by the name of Mr. Electrico put on a show that would change not only the way young Bradbury viewed literature, but the way he viewed