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Original Essays | December 12, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others

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I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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by Ray Bradbury

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Publisher Comments:

Haunting, harrowing, and downright horrifying, this classic collection from the modern master of the fantastic features:

THE SMALL ASSASSIN: a fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true — or her nightmare . . .

THE EMISSARY: the faithful dog was the sick boy's only connectioin with the world outside — and beyond . . .

THE WONDERFUL DEATH OF DUDLEY STONE: a most remarkable case of murder — the deceased was delighted!

And more!

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Table of Contents

  1. Dwarf — Next in line — Watchful poker chip of H. Matisse — Skeleton — Jar — Lake — Emissary
  2. Touched with fire — Small assassin — Crowd
  3. Jack-in -the-box — Scythe — Uncle Einar — Wind
  4. Man upstairs — There was an old woman — Cistern
  5. Homecoming — Wonderful death of Dudley Stone.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780345324481
ill.:
Mugnaini, Joe
Publisher:
Del Rey Books
Illustrator:
Mugnaini, Joe
Author:
Bradbury, Ray
Location:
306 p.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Short stories
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy - Dark/Horror
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, American
Subject:
Science fiction, american
Subject:
Fantasy - Short Stories (Single Author)
Subject:
Horror tales, American
Copyright:
c195
Edition Number:
1st U.S. ed.
Edition Description:
1st Ballantine Books trade ed.
Series Volume:
15
Publication Date:
April 1985
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
306
Dimensions:
7.04x4.44x.88 in. .34 lbs.
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