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The author is a distinguished English professor and a prominent figure in American literature studies, particularly focused on Ray Bradbury. He plays a significant role as the senior textual editor at the Institute for American Thought and co-founded the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies. His expertise is showcased in his coauthored work, "Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction," and as the textual editor of "The Collected Stories of Ray Bradbury, Volume 1: 1938-1943," highlighting his dedication to preserving and analyzing Bradbury's literary contributions.

Ray Bradbury's later career is marked by a shift toward nonfiction, public speaking, and Hollywood projects, including the award-winning Ray Bradbury Theater and his work with Disney's EPCOT Center. Despite his fame, he faced a struggle between his celebrity status and his passion for storytelling, leading to innovative works like the fantasy "The Halloween Tree" and the time travel tale "The Toynbee Convector." This biography delves into the complexities of his creative journey and the tension between his public persona and artistic integrity.

In Ray Bradbury Unbound, Jonathan R. Eller continues the story begun in his acclaimed Becoming Ray Bradbury, following the beloved author's evolution from a short story master to a multi-media creative force and outspoken visionary. At the height of his powers as a poetic prose stylist, Bradbury shifted his creative attention to film and television, where new successes gave him an enduring platform as a compelling cultural commentator. His passionate advocacy validated the U.S. space program's mission, extending his pivotal role as a chronicler of human values in an age of technological wonders. Informed by many years of interviews with Bradbury as well as an unprecedented access to personal papers and private collections, Ray Bradbury Unbound provides the definitive portrait of how a legendary American author helped shape his times.