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Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury [Paperback]

Sam Weller , Mort Castle
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Book Description

July 10, 2012

“Ray Bradbury is without a doubt, one of this, or any century’s greatest and most imaginative writers. Shadow Show, a book of truly great stories, is the perfect tribute to America’s master storyteller.”
—Stan Lee, legendary comic book writer and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics

“Great new tales of imagination in the Bradbury tradition.”
—Hugh Hefner, publisher and founder of Playboy Enterprises

In Shadow Show, 26 acclaimed writers have come together to pay tribute to the work of the one and only Ray Bradbury with never before published stories inspired by the master. The incomparable literary artist who has given us such timeless classics as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, and Dandelion Wine, is being honored by some of the most notable names in the writing world—including Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Audrey Niffenegger, Margaret Atwood, Alice Hoffman, Robert McCammon, and more—with new short fiction that thrills, frightens, moves, and dazzles in the great Bradbury tradition. Edited by Sam Weller and Mort Castle, with an introduction by the man, Ray Bradbury himself, Shadow Show pays well-deserved homage to one of America’s greatest, most celebrated authors.


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“Ray Bradbury is without a doubt, one of this, or any century’s greatest and most imaginative writers. SHADOW SHOW, a book of truly great stories, is the perfect tribute to America’s master storyteller.” (Stan Lee, legendary comic book writer and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics )

“Great new tales of imagination in the Bradbury tradition.” (Hugh Hefner, publisher and founder of Playboy Enterprises )

“SHADOW SHOW is a treasure-trove for Ray Bradbury enthusiasts as for all readers who are drawn to richly imaginative, deftly plotted, startlingly original and unsettling short fiction.” (--Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times bestselling author )

“This anthology reflects the high imagination, visionary ideas, and fantastic writing that Ray is loved and known for around the world.” (Former public school teacher, librarian, and First Lady Laura Bush )

“Editorial interest and experience converge here to produce an exciting book.” (Booklist (starred review) )

From the Back Cover

What do you imagine when you hear the name . . . Bradbury?

You might see rockets to Mars. Or bizarre circuses where otherworldly acts whirl in the center ring. Perhaps you travel to a dystopian future, where books are set ablaze . . . or to an out-of-the-way sideshow, where animated illustrations crawl across human skin. Or maybe, suddenly, you're returned to a simpler time in small-town America, where summer perfumes the air and life is almost perfect . . . almost.

Ray Bradbury—peerless storyteller, poet of the impossible, and one of America's most beloved authors—is a literary giant whose remarkable career has spanned seven decades. Now twenty-six of today's most diverse and celebrated authors offer new short works in honor of the master; stories of heart, intelligence, and dark wonder from a remarkable range of creative artists.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Original edition (July 10, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062122681
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062122681
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Aptly named July 25, 2012
By nfmgirl
Format:Paperback
There are some really intriguing ideas hidden in these stories. "The Girl in the Funeral Parlor" begs the question: What if you met the love of your life after they had died, and you missed your chance with them? "By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain" is a sweet and sad story of childhood. I loved the innocence of childhood friends Gail and Joel. "Little America" was another favorite, keeping you guessing, trying to sort out just what is going on. However I have to agree with Ray Bradbury's earlier assessment that the story was too short and incomplete. It just left me filled with questions. It opened the door onto a great story without letting me come inside and experience it. It shouldn't have been a short story. It begs to be much bigger.

The editors refer in their introduction to a form of storytelling known as "shadow theater", which is as they state:

"...an art from which this anthology derives its name. Utilizing paper cutouts held between a light source and a translucent screen, shadow puppetry dates back more than two thousand years...And like the fantastic modern myths of Bradbury himself, shadow theater also portrayed fantastic stories of fable and folklore. It's moving figures became shadowy metaphors for ancient myths and modern truths..."

What a perfect way to describe these short stories!

Ironically even though Ray Bradbury just passed away June 5, 2012, this collection includes an introduction by him. He was well aware of this tribute collection and refers to himself as the Papa welcoming all of his children home to the reunion.

My final word: The title of this collection is very apropos. You do have the feeling when you read these stories that you are watching shadows, blurry figures dancing on a paper screen.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Sam Weller and Mort Castle, Editors
Trade Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication Date: July 2012
464 pages
Advance Readers Copy - Uncorrected Proof

Table of Contents
Sam Weller and Mort Castle - Introduction
Ray Bradbury - Second Homecoming
*Neil Gaiman - The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury
*Margaret Atwood - Headlife
Jay Bonansinga - Heavy
*Sam Weller - The Girl In The Funeral Parlor
David Morrell - The Companions
Thomas F. Monteleone - The Exchange
Lee Martin - Cat on a Bad Couch
*Joe Hill - By The Silver Water Of Lake Champlain
*Dan Chaon - Little America
John McNally - The Phone Call
Joe Meno - Young Pilgrims
Robert McCammon - Children Of The Bedtime Machine
*Ramsey Campbell - The Page
Mort Castle - Light
Alice Hoffman - Conjure
John Maclay - Max
Jacqueline Mitchard - Two Of A Kind
Gary Braunbeck - Fat Man And Little Boy
*Bonnie Jo Campbell - The Tattoo
Audrey Niffenegger - Backwards In Seville
* Charles Yu - Earth: (A Gift Shop)
Julia Keller - Hayleigh's Dad
Dave Eggers - Who Knocks?
Bayo Ojikutu - Reservation 2020
Kelly Link - Two Houses
Harlan Ellison - Weariness

One of the most important contributions to literature that Ray Bradbury gave us was NOT his Science Fiction stories. If you're surprised by that statement then you obviously haven't read much Bradbury. While he was mostly a Science Fiction author (The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man) every one of his stories (short or long) is steeped in the emotional values and humanism of his characters.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fitting tribute July 10, 2012
Format:Paperback
Paying homage to the late Ray Bradbury, twenty-six authors provide strong short entries honoring the recently deceased superstar whose career spanned decades and many of his works turned into many movies. Mr. Bradbury added a short thank you to his contributing "children" while acknowledging his "true papa" was originally Poe and then Wells and Verne. Neil Gaiman sets the tone with his whimsical "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury" as the narrator knows all the stories but not the name of the author. With a nod to the short story "The Swan", he met her too late as she is "The Girl In The Funeral Parlor" (by Sam Weller). "Something Wicked This Way Comes" to BFFs in "Conjure" by Alice Hoffman. The compilation pays homage to Mr. Bradbury; for instance, Dave Eggers' "Who Kicks" to "A Sound of Thunder"; Bonnie Jo Campbell's "The Tattoo" to "The Illustrated Man"; and Bayo Ojikutu's "Reservation to my personal favorite Bradbury "Fahrenheit 451". This is a fitting tribute to one of the great writers.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Every now and then, an author comes along whose impact is tremendous, whose mark on the face of modern literature is indelible. Such is the case with Ray Bradbury. The name alone conjures up iconic images of post Apocalyptic book burnings and rocket ships. Bradbury's genius touched many, including some writers who are brilliant in their own rights. This book is a collection of short stories inspired by and celebrating the works of a truly incredible man.

Having not really spent much time with Bradbury's works (a pitiful situation I hope to change soon), I was a bit nervous to read this book. Would it be all Martians and robots? Would I fully appreciate the impact of the stories? In short would I "get it"? Imagine my surprise when I not only "got it" but felt the desire to immediately read everything Bradbury had ever written. This book is brilliant, and I desperately want to learn more about the man who inspired such brilliance.

As with any short story collection, some stories were more my style than others. In a book full of stories by well know writers, the two that stuck out to me were the book's opener, "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury" by the incredible Neil Gaiman, and the beautifully melancholic "Children of the Bedtime Machine" by Robert McCammon. Something about these two stories, in particular, struck at the very heart of my humanity, at the depths to which I love literature.

There was not a single bad story in this book. Bradbury recently passed away, but he knew this collection was being done, and even wrote a short introduction for it. I cannot imagine the pride with which he is now looking down, seeing the lasting impact he will forever have on American Literature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The wonderful wonderful antho celebrating Bradbury
I read this a while back and thought I had left a review.

Well, here goes:

This is by far the best, most versatile antho to come out in years. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Usman Tanveer Malik
2.0 out of 5 stars Save your time and your money
Some of my fondest memories of reading as a child are of finding collections of short, science fiction stories in the library. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Shines
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read and a great introduction to SF authors
What do you think of when you hear the name Ray Bradbury? For many people, Bradbury is the stuff of their childhood, the books they secreted away in their book bags, deliciously... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Suzanne Dobbins
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best anthologies of the last decade
It seems like most of the time anthologies that aren't "straight fiction' are based on a wacky/tired concept and are usually a let down. Not this one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by StackedAktor
5.0 out of 5 stars great stories
I really enjoyed this book and I wish that there were more stories in it. It also makes me want to read more Bradbury. I would recommend this to any reader.
Published 5 months ago by Leah
4.0 out of 5 stars A World Without Ray
A world without Ray Bradbury is something new to me. I discovered Ray's work in the mid 70's (I was about 12 years old) when an english teacher had assigned Dandelion Wine for his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bornintime
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tribute to Bradbury
These stories are funny, thought provoking, sad, mysterious, supernatural, and most of all, psychological. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Eprov
5.0 out of 5 stars bought as gift-Looks Perfect
book in excellent condition - looks brand/perfect condition to me! Arrived in super quick time, glad i didn't try to go to a book store
Published 6 months ago by Rebecca DiSante
4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Tribute to a Fabulous author - Great stories
I'm not sure how best to review this collection of short stories. I thought about commenting on each story in turn but with more than 2 dozen stories, that surely would have... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
A mixed bag but the stories are generally a good selection. Definitely a good buy for the short story buff.
Published 7 months ago by Peter Kaiser
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