One of my favorite authors was Ray Bradbury - he wrote Fahrenheit 451- the original dystopian novel which brought you to a world where books were banned -warning people to think for themselves and the Martian Chronicles short stories that could transport you to far away places - both childhood favorites. He died this week but will be remembered by many - including author Neil Gaiman, whose remembrance of Bradbury can be read here : A man who won't forget Ray Bradbury | Books | guardian.co.uk: 'via Blog this'
Another remembrance of Bradbury can be read here- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jun/06/ray-bradbury-fever-inspiration