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When did Ray Bradbury start writing?
Ray Bradbury began writing his own stories at age 11, during the Great Depression — sometimes writing on the only available paper, butcher paper.
Are any of Ray Bradbury's ealier stories still around?
Bradbury published his first short story, “Hollerbochen’s Dilemma”, in the league’s “fanzine,” Imagination! He published his own fanzine, Futuria Fantasia, in 1939, which copies can still be found today.
Why did Ray Bradbury get into writing?
An aunt read Ray Bradbury short stories when he was a child. This period provided foundations for both the author and his stories.
Did anyone influence Ray Bradbury?
In his youth, Ray Bradbury spent much time in the Carnegie library in Waukegan, reading such authors as H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, and Edgar Allan Poe.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Ray Bradbury article?
In 1984, Ray Bradbury received the Prometheus Award for Fahrenheit 451.
Who was Edgar Rice Burroughs?
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American fiction writer best known for his celebrated and prolific output in the adventure and science-fiction genres.
Did any other works particularly influence Ray Bradbury besides works from H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, and Edgar Allan Poe?
In addition to comics, Ray Bradbury loved Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan of the Apes, especially Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series.

Question: How did this influence him?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Edgar Rice Burroughs influence Bradbury?