Fahrenheit 451 (2009)

Written by Ray Bradbury. Art byTim Hamilton.

Fifty-five years ago Ray Bradbury, one of America’s greatest writers, envisioned one of the world’s most unforgettable dystopian futures. Thinking is dangerous; trust only the state; turn in your neighbors; and, most important, burn all books. The world of Guy Montag, a career fireman for whom kerosene has become perfume, has been translated by Hamilton into unforgettable full-color art that uniquely captures Montag’s awakening to the evil of government-controlled thought and the inestimable value of philosophy, theology, and literature. Fully depicting the brilliance and force of Bradbury’s beloved masterwork, Fahrenheit 451 is a haunting work of graphic literature.

Published by Hill and Wang. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $16.95.