FOUR SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS is an exceptional compilation of the absolute best the genre had to offer in the 1940s and 1950s. It is composed of six powerful stories which transcend the decades in which they were written, stirring the heart and mind as powerfully now as when they were first published.

While these stories would shine under any conditions, the narrations of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy actually serve to further energize the prose. I was especially moved by the performance of William Shatner. Despite having been a fan of Star Trek for decades, I was completely unprepared for the depth and the brilliance of his vocal talents. Shatner's clear insight into the stories and their characters radiates with every word and intonation.

I could not more strongly recommend either an audio book or a science fiction collection.

I only wanted "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" and it did come separate on tape and even on vinyl at one time. It did not hurt to get the rest of the tapes. Foundation: The Psychohistorians is what the Foundation trilogy is all about and the newer foundation books you can read the separate reviews. The Martian Chronicles is ok but I do not want to spend time reviewing this section, as better reviews will be under the book description.

However Mimsy is a different animal. So I will say something about this. It is a small sci-fi story about a formula that allows you into an alternate universe that everyone used to have access to. The problem with getting there is that it requires a different paradigm and a formula. The paradigm requires a mindset that diapers as we get older and the formula is in front of us if we know where to look. An added plus is that it is read to us enthusiastically by William Shatner

Imaginative and serious is how I would describe this man's art, two words which rarely dance with each other in the realm of science fiction art these days.

This isn't the usual science fiction art you see; it is more based on the realistically possible than the utterly impossible (exceptions being a few paintings for Star Trek and such), lying somewhere in between the strange imagery of Wayne Barlowe and the illustrations of space shuttles and planets from your childhood school textbooks.

This includes various murals for NASA, science conventions, Disney's EPCOT, and even a church. Also included are some of his concept sketches and cover art for Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: Space Odyssey. While his art isn't as detailed as that of, for example, Frank Frazetta's or Richard Corben's--some of McCall's paintings seem almost possible to file under "impressionism"--he proves more imagination and dedication to the genre than either of the other two forementioned talents combined.

What I like most about Robert McCall's science fiction art is, as stated earlier, it being closer to what's actually possible, while still retaining the imaginative aspects. It only makes me eager for a future which will probably come decades after my generation becomes as old as our parents, one we will never live but our children might. Another plus is the introductory paragraphs by Ray Bradbury, basically interesting musings and anecdotes about Robert McCall and science/science fiction in general.

Excuse me while I go to the moon...

This second collection of Bradbury stories contains selections from A Medicine for Meloncholy and S is for Space. I think that some of Bradbuy's most haunting and beatiful stories are compiled here. The first is the chilling story of "Fever Dream" where a boy knows that is body is being taken over, and yet is helpless against it. Alse contained is the famous "Wonderful Ice Cream Suit" and "Dark They Were and Golden Eyed." However, my favorite is the story of all the literary greats, Shakespeare, Poe, and all the dreamers, passing from existence, killed by man's scientific conquest. These stories will leave you cold and contemplative.

Bradbury is one of the greatest writers of our generation, and almost everyting he writes shows this. Death Has Lost its Charm for Me is no exception, the only difference being that instead of a collection of stories, it is one extravagent tale, filled with joy and sorrow. Buy this book now! Peace.

Though most were about time travel,I liked the FogHorn and Our lady of the saurapods.Though Strata,didn't have anything to do with dinosaurs.But still a great book!

Dandelion Wine is a wonderful, nostalgic trip down memory lane. Bradbury brings back those warm childhood summers when all you had to worry about was being home before dark. It is also a coming of age story. A beautiful narrative that describes those first moments when a young boy realizes that he is not immortal, that someday he will die. Bradbury has created one of the most beautiful works I have ever had the fortune to read. I heartily reccomend it to anyone!

I love science fiction, and I must say that Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" is a masterpiece.
One example is the lifestyle of the people. TV's that cover four walls to make it 3D; fireproof homes; 'news radios' which fit in your ear for convenience; etc. There is just on thing missing - books! It is against the law to read/own a book. So, they are burned. And who does that burning? Why, the firemen.
It turns out that once houses got their fireproof 'shells,' the firemen ran out of a job. Therefore, they were given the job of burning books, which the public had rejected. The people had forgotten what it used to be like. When Montag, a fireman, was asked: "Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?" he assures her that houses have always been fireproof.
In the end, Montag, the main character, meets people who are books. They have memorized books of the Bible, or chapters of a novel, thus saving literature. Their plan - to pass on the books by word of mouth until they can legally print and spread them once more.
This book intrigued me so much. I really appreciate Ray Bradbury's sense of fantasy vs. reality so we can avoid such mistakes in the future.

Ray Bradbury reads a dozen of his best-known stories, and two excerpts from _Dandelion Wine_. While there are other stories of his I like better than e.g., "The Smile", Bradbury certainly has more experience reading his stories and (presumably) chose the stories that worked best. Bradbury does a great job reading these stories -- *not* because he's a great voice actor, but because he has insights into the stories that (literally) no one else has. I know these stories fairly well, but Bradbury's reading often made me see them in a different light -- particularly "John Huff's Leavetaking", from _Dandelion Wine_, the ending of which I had misinterpreted all these years. For long-time fans like me, Bradbury's introductions to the stories, in which he tells a little about how each one got to be written, are a particular delight. Highly recommended, if you can stand to purchase cassettes.

CONTENTS: Introduction; The Lake; The Smile; The Foghorn; The Veldt; The Crowd; John Huff's Leavetaking (from _Dandelion Wine_); Illuminations (from _Dandelion Wine_); The Illustrated Man; Marionettes, Inc; The Pedestrian; The Dwarf; There Will Come Soft Rains; A Sound of Thunder; Fever Dream

Ray Bradburt does it again! In Fever Dream, Ray Bradbruy spins an enchanting tale that reminds my of Little Nemo, about a boy who embarks on a quest through-dream land. The resulting work is nothing less than magical and is not to be missied by anyone. If you are looking for a book you will cherish forever, this is it! Peace.

This short story - Foghorn - made Bradbury my favourite author. The plot may seem really simple but Bradbury manages to express the feeling of loneliness so deeply that it makes me cry every time i read it.