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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (1993, Paperback)

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Delve into the dystopian realm with Ray Bradbury's seminal work, 'Fahrenheit 451', presented in paperback format. Published by HarperCollins in 1993, this Flamingo Modern Classics edition brings to life a society where the passion for reading is extinguished, and the consequences of censorship and conformity are starkly evident. This compelling novel is a must-have for enthusiasts of science fiction, with 192 pages that weigh in at 230 grammes. It measures 198mm in height and 129mm in width, making it a substantial yet comfortable size for reading at home or on the go. Explore the themes of this gripping tale that remain as pertinent today as they were when first published.

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The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.

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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-139780006546061

eBay Product ID (ePID)89756870

Product Key Features

Book TitleFahrenheit 451

AuthorRay Bradbury

FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

TopicBooks

Publication Year1993

GenreScience Fiction

Number of Pages192 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height198mm

Item Width129mm

Item Weight230g

Additional Product Features

Title_AuthorRay Bradbury

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by sebell149
05 May, 2024Most favourable review
Very good buy, excellent price speedy service, it was bought for someone else and she was delighted with it. Thanks
Very good buy, excellent price speedy service, it was bought for someone else and she was delighted with it. Thanks
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by imperatrix4
23 Jun, 2021Most critical review
What do you read books for?
The work itself is, as it always was, a classic. I was so happy when the main character found the paradigm shift I almost cried. However, the pleasure of reading the book was diminished by the quality of the paper. It didn't feel pleasant to my fingers. I should have considered that when I chose which edition of the book to buy. If you want to own and read as many books as possible, this is for you. If you are into the physical satisfaction of handling real books, maybe not so much.
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by 2005paulchristopher
14 Feb, 2017
OK as a distopian future novel. Has echoes of what is happenning today but no computers or nuclear fallout predicted.
OK as a distopian future novel. Has echoes of what is happenning today but no computers or nuclear fallout predicted.
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by andmot_22
13 Nov, 2019
"Once books appealed to a few people, here, there, everywhere. They could afford to be different."
Excellent read! A classic dystopian that still has relevance today.
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by doctorlisa
15 Apr, 2020
A compelling book about the importance of books
This is a classic book about books and their deep importance to our lives. Stronger make characters as befits the time but compelling nonetheless
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by mad_ade_21kygn
11 Jun, 2020
Yes it is a very good read it draws ib in quickly, the characters are believable and the world they live a shocking warning to us all.
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by sanic_2114
28 May, 2024
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World of books are always my go to online book shop! Always reasonably priced and always happy to help
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by gb6jt-11
07 Mar, 2025
Good book, unfortunately not the cover I...
Good book, unfortunately not the cover I wanted
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by lakshmisanita
09 Apr, 2023
Excellent book
Excellent book . Good price.
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by lev6334-i0thlagrwj
22 Apr, 2020
Mind bogglingly brilliant.
A fantastic book!
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