Master storyteller, champion of creative freedom, space-age visionary, and guardian of the human heart.

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From distant planets and dark carnivals to small towns and endless summers, Ray created worlds readers never wanted to leave.

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‍Curiosity

The Machine of Joy‍

Not sure what to read? Let The Machine of Joy guide you, with recommendations from Ray’s worlds, his own shelves, curator picks and quotes from a lifetime of wonder.

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“Reading is at the center of our lives. The library is our brain. Without the library, you have no civilization.”
-RB

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The Author
The Dreamer
The Storyteller
The Space Enthusiast
The Author
The Dreamer
The Storyteller
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Ray's influence reached far beyond literature.

His ideas inspired filmmakers, scientists, astronauts, educators and generations of curious minds.

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"Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It's more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories"
-RB
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