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Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation
“Monday burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn ’em to ashes, then burn the ashes.”
For Guy Montag, a career fireman for whom kerosene is perfume, this is not just an official slogan. It is a mantra, a duty, a way of life in a tightly monitored world where thinking is dangerous and books are forbidden.
In 1953, Ray Bradbury envisioned one of the world’s most un...more
For Guy Montag, a career fireman for whom kerosene is perfume, this is not just an official slogan. It is a mantra, a duty, a way of life in a tightly monitored world where thinking is dangerous and books are forbidden.
In 1953, Ray Bradbury envisioned one of the world’s most un...more
Paperback, 151 pages
Published
July 21st 2009
by Hill and Wang
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This is a mind-boggling novel. Because of television and other forms of entertainment, the people begin to hate reading books. Then when a controversy happens regarding some writings, the government decides to burn all books. Owning and reading books thus become prohibited. Penalty is death.
Farenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian work by Ray Bradbury. My first by him. The writing is ordinary but the idea, although scary, is engaging. Maybe because I love to read and I would not want all my books to bu...more
Farenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian work by Ray Bradbury. My first by him. The writing is ordinary but the idea, although scary, is engaging. Maybe because I love to read and I would not want all my books to bu...more
I tried reading the original of this novel sometime ago but I stopped. I believe I stopped at that point, not too far from the beginning, where two characters, conversing, made it like a forgotten myth that firemen used to put out fires, not like what they are now: police-like professionals who burn books.
I managed to finish this one, however, mainly because in its graphic novel adaptation there are not too many words to read. Still, however, it does not mean I had already been completely charme...more
I managed to finish this one, however, mainly because in its graphic novel adaptation there are not too many words to read. Still, however, it does not mean I had already been completely charme...more
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Hamilton’s graphic novel is a faithful condensation of Bradbury’s 1950 novel about censorship and enforced conformity. In addition to excellent and effective illustration, some deliberate irony is included. At the bottom of page 47 an illustration includes copies of Hamlet for Dimwits, Time magazine and Classic Comics versions of Moby Dick and Treasure Island. to accompany this text from Bradbury, “…in the twentieth century speed up your camera. Condensations. Digests. Everything boils down to a...more
It’s always thrilling to reread a favorite book, in this case, a graphic novel based on the novel, with the author’s consent. Instead of quoting the many famous quotes from Fahrenheit 451, I’m going to quote the introduction by Ray Bradbury.
“…Anyone reading this introduction should take the time to name the one book that he or she would most want to memorize and protect from any censors or ‘firemen.’ And not only name the book but give the reasons why they would wish to memorize it and why it w...more
“…Anyone reading this introduction should take the time to name the one book that he or she would most want to memorize and protect from any censors or ‘firemen.’ And not only name the book but give the reasons why they would wish to memorize it and why it w...more
This is a serviceable version of the classic science-fiction Bradbury novel but should not serve as a replacement for the original, full-length novel. The characterizations sometimes seemed spot on, other times seemed to miss their mark: for example, Clarisse doesn't have the depth and intelligence she should have and comes off as a bit of a sex-pot, which struck me as inaccurate. Beatty, on the other hand, seems as steady and unswerving in Hamilton's comic as he does in Bradbury's text. There a...more
What would you do if you were told it was illegal to read, or to even own a book? How long do you think civilization would remember that they used to enjoy reading? Would you break the law, even at the risk of being arrested? Having your books torched? Your house burned to the ground?
Who?
Montag: A fireman. (In this story, firemen are in charge of finding those who are hiding books then burning both the books and the homes.)
Millie: Montag's wife.
Clarisse: A young girl who changes the way Montag l...more
Who?
Montag: A fireman. (In this story, firemen are in charge of finding those who are hiding books then burning both the books and the homes.)
Millie: Montag's wife.
Clarisse: A young girl who changes the way Montag l...more
Overall, I enjoyed the graphic novel even though I felt it was a bit confusing to follow the story. I think the fact that I read the original novel before hand made the graphic novel easier to follow and understand. The novel is basically about a fireman who is suppose to burn books, but turns out to steal books and read them even though he is not allowed to. The graphic novel does a great job with showing what is happening throughout the story with the vibrent colors and detail used.
Hamilton faithfully retells Bradbury's novel, with a few interesting interpretations. Most of the characters are expressionless - reflecting the emptiness of the culture. Few characters show expression - Clarisse is the most expressive. Beatty is delightfully sinister. Montag and most other characters remain expressionless, or captured as in photo stills, even when I expected them to be more expressive. This might be a side-effect of the novel taking place largely in darkness and shadow - a grea...more
A comic book adaptation of FAHRENHEIT 451 seemed like a huge hypocricy to me when I first heard about it. After all one of Ray Bradbury messages from his classic book is about how comic books have dumbed down the casual reader and elminated his need for literature. The real shock came when I saw that not only was this made, but Bradbury authorized it. After reading it, it became apparent why.
It's a great graphic adaptation that doesn't eliminate much and very effectively illustrates the original...more
It's a great graphic adaptation that doesn't eliminate much and very effectively illustrates the original...more
Anyone who has read the original text of Fahrenheit 451 is familiar with the central themes of censorship, governmental manipulation, blind faith, and betrayal. Anyone who hasn’t and doesn’t have time can benefit by reading Hamilton’s adaptation. In the 2009 introduction, written by Ray Bradbury himself he challenges readers to “take the time to name the one book that he or she would most want to memorize and protect from any censors or “firemen.” And not only name the book, but give the reasons...more
I think the book was a great book because it was all backwards from our time. Like in there times you would get pulled over for not driving fast but in our time you would get pulled over for driving fast. I loved the character named Clarisse because she spoke the truth about the fireman not reading the books before they burn them. But i hate how she died because i believe she was the best character and i also believe if it wasn't for her giving him advice on many things he wouldn't have done the...more
Maybe because I had already read the classic, the graphic version of "Fahrenheit 451" was not very amusing. However, this doesn't mean that it wasn't a great book.
Guy Montag is a fireman who lives in a technologically advanced society. Ironically, in this society, firemen ignite fires, contrary to what firemen do today. Reading is simply prohibited in this society, and homes that contain books are burned by the firemen. Montag, who was initially a citizen who strictly followed the rules of the...more
Guy Montag is a fireman who lives in a technologically advanced society. Ironically, in this society, firemen ignite fires, contrary to what firemen do today. Reading is simply prohibited in this society, and homes that contain books are burned by the firemen. Montag, who was initially a citizen who strictly followed the rules of the...more
Little did I know when I placed a hold at my local library for the brand new graphic novel version of Fahrenheit 451, it would arrive just in time for me to read for Banned Books Week. Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation is Bradbury's dystopian nightmare in which firemen burn books instead of putting out fires and free thought is quashed by the state. Readers with an eye for detail may remember that in the 1953 sci-fi classic, comics were considered so trivial that firemen didn't waste tim...more
Why did I read it?
North Idaho Reads is a series of events coming up this Fall. We'll be having a film festival, banned music, and a futurist all centering around one book: Fahrenheit 451. Originally written in 1953, Fahrenheit 451 was recently adapted into a graphic novel, and I thought I'd check out what this version had to offer.
What happened?
Guy Montag is a fireman, which means he starts fires for a living. Might seem a little bit backwards, but with perfectly fireproof houses, accidental fir...more
North Idaho Reads is a series of events coming up this Fall. We'll be having a film festival, banned music, and a futurist all centering around one book: Fahrenheit 451. Originally written in 1953, Fahrenheit 451 was recently adapted into a graphic novel, and I thought I'd check out what this version had to offer.
What happened?
Guy Montag is a fireman, which means he starts fires for a living. Might seem a little bit backwards, but with perfectly fireproof houses, accidental fir...more
Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which books burn. Guy Montag is a firefighter whose job it is to start fires and burn books. No longer does the average firefighter put out fires. In Bradbury's science fiction world, books and reading are banned because if people read, and therefore gain knowledge, they are no longer equal to everyone else in society. Therefore the people are forbidden to read or own books and television is taking over the minds and entertainment of the people.
Montag figures...more
Montag figures...more
Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation, by Tim Hamilton, stays true to the original 1953 classic by Ray Bradbury. Hamilton's graphic novel format is fast-paced and intense. Set in the future, the reader is immediately exposed to a world turned upside-down. Books are outlawed, people are fearful, lack emotion, and their lives revolve around their television screens. Yet they insist they are happy, despite an undercurrent of despair. Firemen possess almost military power and, instead of putting...more
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1. In the story, Guy Montag is the protagonist. Ray Bradbury wrote the story about the future where the government banned the books because they thought reading was pointless. Montag is a fireman whose job is to burn books. He was satisfied with his life, and he was always happy, until he met a strange girl. One day, Montag met a girl when he was coming back from his work. It was already late night, so Montag found it weird. She talked with the girl, whose name was...more
1. In the story, Guy Montag is the protagonist. Ray Bradbury wrote the story about the future where the government banned the books because they thought reading was pointless. Montag is a fireman whose job is to burn books. He was satisfied with his life, and he was always happy, until he met a strange girl. One day, Montag met a girl when he was coming back from his work. It was already late night, so Montag found it weird. She talked with the girl, whose name was...more
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SYNOPSIS: In a co-produced graphic novel, Guy Montag's world is revealed. Montag is a fireman in a futuristic world. He loves his job; burning books and the houses that held them. Firemen aren't needed to stop domestic fires anymore, now that every house is fireproofed, and now work to enforce the Million Banned Book list. Anyone caught with a book is arrested and has their books and house burned. But when Montag gets curious and brings a book home,...more
SYNOPSIS: In a co-produced graphic novel, Guy Montag's world is revealed. Montag is a fireman in a futuristic world. He loves his job; burning books and the houses that held them. Firemen aren't needed to stop domestic fires anymore, now that every house is fireproofed, and now work to enforce the Million Banned Book list. Anyone caught with a book is arrested and has their books and house burned. But when Montag gets curious and brings a book home,...more
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"Fahrenheit 451 - The Authorized Adaptation"
by Tim Hamilton
Tushar Shroff
"Fahrenheit 451 - The Authorized Adaptation" is a very well illustrated adaptation of the iconic original by Ray Bradbury. It is about Guy Montag, a 'fireman' whose job is to burn books as opposed to putting out fires. Having read the story before, I knew what to expect, therefore I was able to focus more on the artwork and visuals as opposed to the story. I found the artwork to be extremely elaborate and intricate, without...more
by Tim Hamilton
Tushar Shroff
"Fahrenheit 451 - The Authorized Adaptation" is a very well illustrated adaptation of the iconic original by Ray Bradbury. It is about Guy Montag, a 'fireman' whose job is to burn books as opposed to putting out fires. Having read the story before, I knew what to expect, therefore I was able to focus more on the artwork and visuals as opposed to the story. I found the artwork to be extremely elaborate and intricate, without...more
I probably should have read Fahrenheit 451 as a novel first, but I was intrigued by this adaptation based on the story line I have been told about the novel. However, the result was not that impressive. The story itself lived up to its billing on an interest level, but it had some emptiness in the plot. With that, the mix of the story with the graphics seemed a little disjointed at times. Overall, I expected more from such a hyped graphic novel.
I read the book Fahrenheit 451 (F451). The main character's name was Montag and he lived in the future. His job was being a fireman. The firemens' job was to burn books and the houses that they were in. Montag had this job for over 10 years without questioning why they burned books. Montag enjoyed his job at first but then, when he read a book for the first time, he liked it and he wanted to read more. In the end, Montag decided to leave the city to read as much as he wants along with several ot...more
This wonderfully illustrated graphic novel is a great supplementary text to the English high school classroom. As I was flipping through the pages, I was drawn to the artist's style and how it brought to life the very colors I imagined while reading the novel. Black. Gray. Red, orange and yellow glowing in the darkness of night. These images are captured perfectly in the mysterious portrayal of Guy Montag. In the first half of the graphic novel, his face is darkened with ink and hidden in shadow...more
THe book was actually alrgiht it had its intense moments but wasn't the best book I've read. The fact that it based off of censorship amde it a little worse. Other then that, there was things that the graphic novel didnt have that the regular novel did have. Such as the graphic novel didnt have as much details in it like the regular novel did, i guess its becuase it already has graphics painted or drawn in the background so they really didnt get into details to paint a picture in my mind. Also a...more
I really liked this book. It shows a very controlling society. I would hate this kind of society in my life. The main character is Montag. He used to be a fireman, living his life without asking any questions. He met a girl named Clarisse. Clarisse opens Montag's mind. She makes him question this society. Montag's life changes from here. Faber helps Montag out a lot.
I rate this book 5 stars because it was a really good story. I loved it. It was beautiful in my opinion. It is one of the best boo...more
I rate this book 5 stars because it was a really good story. I loved it. It was beautiful in my opinion. It is one of the best boo...more
What a disgrace to Ray Bradbury. This book is the exact opposite of what it should be. Fahrenheit 451 is about books that burn and terrible censorship. Is this not ironic that it is a shortened, empty version of this complex novel? This graphic novel is easy to read, which is what Bradbury advises against (cultures that take the easy way out of reading will be destroyed). It requires almost no thought to sit down and read this for thirty minutes, and the reader will most likely not retrieve any...more
I really disliked Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. While it did demonstrate a very good point, books contain knowledge and lessons that should never be lost, it isn't really interesting. Not only is it not interesting, but the graphic novel or leaves out a lot of information that is in the actual novel. Anytime that you have information that is being left out, it takes away from what you learn from the literature. (view spoiler)...more
I had originally tried the audiobook version of this, but got too distracted to listen to it, so I figured the graphic novel version would work better (which it did). The book is set in the not-too-distant-future and is about fireman Guy Montag, whose job is to find all books and burn them and the houses that contain them down. He has been a fireman for years and always liked his job, until he is questioned by a young free-spirited girl named Clarissa, who opens up his eyes and makes him questio...more
The graphic novel format made the story a lot easier to understand because it gave you a visual of what was going on. However, as with many graphic novels, it limited what your own imagination could bring into the story. It cleared a lot of things up for me in the original though so that was a plus.
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