The Illustrated Man
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About this book
The Illustrated Man is a 1951 collection of eighteen science fiction short stories by American writer Ray Bradbury. A recurring theme throughout the eighteen stories is the conflict of the cold mechanics of technology and the psychology of people. It was nominated for the International Fantasy Award in 1952.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 110539 readers · 301 pages · ≈ 5 h 34 m · Light
How long does it take to read The Illustrated Man?
About ≈ 5 h 34 m — 301 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Illustrated Man?
301 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Illustrated Man?
It sits on the Short Stories, Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Has The Illustrated Man been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Illustrated Man (1969).
Is The Illustrated Man in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Illustrated Man?
Ray Bradbury.
🏆 Awards
NPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books