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The authorized adaptation, i had high expectations. Books are banned from society and it is the job of the firefighters to enforce this. Monday burn millay, wednesday whitman, friday faulkner, burn em to ashes, then burn the ashes. It is a mantra, a duty, a way of life in a tightly monitored world where thinking is dangerous and books are forbidden. The authorized adaptation by tim hamilton and ray bradbury. Monday burn millay, wednesday whitman, friday faulkner, burn em t. Tim hamilton lives in brooklyn, ny where he is often walking his dog and saying hi to other dogs in between saying hi to stray cats and then bandaging his hands because not all stray cats want to say hi.
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Ray bradburys fahrenheit 451 book central rappahannock. July 30, 2009 ray bradburys novel about a futuristic america where books. As could only occur with bradburys full cooperation in this authorized adaptation, hamilton has created a striking work of art that uniquely captures montags awakening to the evil of governmentcontrolled thought and the inestimable value of philosophy. Often regarded as one of his best works, the novel presents a future american society where books are outlawed and firemen burn any that are found. For starters, the gn is true to the original material but takes all the artistic liberties it is afforded. The authorized adaptation by tim hamilton, ray d bradbury isbn.
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