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.

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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.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Illustrated Man~5 h 34 m

How many pages is The Illustrated Man?

301 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Illustrated Man301

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.

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