I purchased this book shortly before Ray
Bradbury passed away.
Those of you who know even a bit about me and my
own writing career probably realize how wondrous a friend the esteemed
author was to me, both as mentor and muse. His demise
left a void in my heart I'll never get over.
During the days that followed, I couldn't bring myself to even open this book, as the obituaries and accolades
streamed across all media. However, now, I feel it calling to me. I
know this one was a highly personal story for Ray, based in part upon
his own hopes and heartbreaks in Hollywood, and his life-long friendship
with Ray Harryhausen.
I have a distinct feeling that the Master has
something important in these pages that he wanted me to know. Even from
beyond infinity, he's ever the patient teacher.
Very well, sir. Let's
begin...
