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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.
How did Edgar Rice Burroughs influence Bradbury?
The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs impressed Bradbury so much that at the age of 12, he wrote his own sequel.
What is Ray Bradbury most popular book?
Ray Bradbury's best known novel is Fahrenheit 451, a dystopian study of future American society in which critical thought is outlawed.
What other authors influenced Ray Bradbury besides H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Edgar Rice Burroughs?
Bradbury admitted that he stopped reading science-fiction books in his 20s and embraced a broad field of literature that included Alexander Pope and poet John Donne.

Question: How did Jules Verne influence him?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Jules Verne influence Ray Bradbury?