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Best known for his works fahrenheit 451, the illustrated man, and the martian chronicles, ray bradbury is one of americas most highly regarded and successful novelists, short story writers, essayists. Ray bradbury is currently considered a single author. Ray douglas bradbury, american novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, screenwriter and poet, was born august 22. Ray bradbury was an american science fiction writer whose works were translated in more than 40 languages and sold millions of copies around the world.