Like Bradbury, many authors support libraries. Asimov, Dr Seuss, many others:

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2...-is-many-things.html

These letters are beautiful and inspiring. Thanks, philnic, once again, for your wonderful posts.

Posted 10 May 2011 07:47 AM Hide Post
Phil, this past week I was requested to do a presentation (my second) at our community library on Book Bans and the influences of Mr. B's F451. When you posted this site, I immediately forwarded the link to the inviting librarian, a former English student of mine - ironically!

She loved it and sent me a response indicating she was going to run off the letters and have them displayed in the main reading room. A thought! I'll send a similar note to the librarians in my school and the town in which I teach!
Nice! Thanks.
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The link below will take you to a May, 2002 interview of Ray Bradbury by Brendan Dowling, which originally appeared in the November/December, 2002 issue of the magazine, PUBLIC LIBRARIES. It is called "I Graduated from the Library":

https://publiclibrariesonline....w-with-ray-bradbury/

I think Ray Bradbury would have enjoyed today's GRAND AVENUE comic strip:

https://www.gocomics.com/grand-avenue/2024/05/08

So, I had an appointment today that required me to wait for a while prior to my meeting. There was a table with various magazines and local newspapers available for those who had some extra time prior to being called upon. Several visitors were present before I arrived, including some younger individuals. I immediately selected a magazine and began my wait.

That is when I had a chance to scan the room and to observe the quiet setting. No one looked up upon my arrival nor brief moment settling in. Everyone was viewing the screen on his/her phone.
I enjoyed traveling back in time via the sports related article I was reading!!

https://sfbook.com/the-evolution-of-the-book.htm
* The final short statement at the conclusion of this link would make Montag happy!

I used to always carry a book with me until I got my smart phone. I think last time I was in a waiting room I didn't see any magazines. I have another appointment there so will check.