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Lot of 15 posters personally owned by Ray Bradbury, including two signed, ''Ray Bradbury''. Lot comprises: (1-2) pair of identical posters featuring a black and white bust portrait of Bradbury, both signed ''Ray Bradbury'' and dated 11 February 1991 in multi-color pencil along bottom edge. Portraits designed by Lance Brown are made of the words to Bradbury's 1946 short story ''Homecoming''. Each measures 20.5'' x 25.5''. Pinholes to corners, else near fine; (3) Science Fiction Fair poster promoting appearances by Bradbury and Forrest Ackerman, dated 1976. Tape, pinholes, soiling and creasing; (4) Museum of the Moving Image, London poster promoting the Ray Harryhausen exhibit in 1990. Creasing and tears to edges; (5-6) pair of identical posters promoting the theatre production of ''Fahrenheit 451'' in 1988, both signed by the artist. Foxing; (7) poster from Santa Ana college promoting an event called ''Visions of the Future'', headlined by Bradbury and ''Space Artist'' Robert McCall signed by McCall, dedicating it to Bradbury; (8) ''Halfway to Hollywood Salutes Ray Harryhausen'' poster. Tears and creasing; (9) movie poster promoting ''Ray Bradbury's Chrysalis''. Creasing and abrasions; (10) black and white photo poster of a young Bradbury at an easel; (11-12) pair of prints of art by Bradbury himself. Monochromatic blue moonscape scene gives the impression of a windy night, with a bare tree bending in the gusts. Foxing and light staining to border areas; (13-14) pair of artist proofs, also by Bradbury depicting his classic ''Halloween Tree'' in all orange and brown tones, marked ''A/P''. Foxing to borders; (15) print titled ''October Country'' signed by the artist and dated 1990. Largest piece measures 21.75'' x 34''. Lot is in very good condition overall. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Lot of 15 Large Posters -- Including Four Posters (2 Artist Proofs) by Bradbury Himself & Two Signed by Bradbury
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