
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Was one of the 20th century's most prolific sci-fi authors
His work influenced an entire genre, from books to television to film. And even living into his 90s was not enough to curb the impact -- and the sense of humor -- this man had. Ray Bradbury, author of such literary classics as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Illustrated Man" died Tuesday. He was 91. ...
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