Grandmaster of American Letters Ray Bradbury presents the 16 vintage stories and novellas that informed and prefigured the creation of his dystopian classic, Fahrenheit 451.
Collecting rare and unknown tales as well as notable early triumphs, A Pleasure to Burn offers an unparalleled window into Bradburys creative process, and a unique glimpse at the
evolution of one of the greatest works of 20th century American literature. Absolutely essential for fans of Bradbury books like Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way
Comes, The Illustrated Man, and The Martian Chroniclesand for readers of William Golding, George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and other titans of speculative fictionA Pleasure
to Burn illuminates the unusual hidden corners of Bradburys expansive imagination, revealing a creative force as vivid and powerful as the hottest burning flame.