Each new book by Bradbury, a great master, a classic of American literature, is a greatest event, especially if we are talking about works that have not yet been published in Russian. Philanthropy, ardent imagination, originality of style, thematic diversity - everything for that we love Bradbury can be found in this collection. From the first steps, he was more universal and deeper than the genre boundaries into which he was driven. Singer of childhood, romantic humanist, freedom fighter, connoisseur of tradition, creator of unforgettable stories, Bradbury showed his originality and depth from the very beginning. And the early stories collected under this cover are clear proof of this. Translator's afterword