Ray Bradbury passed away yesterday. His works, especially Something Wicked This Way Comes, Dandelion Wine and The Illustrated Man made a big impression on me as a child.

I was privileged to see him talk when I was very young (thanks to my father), and will always remember his tales of dinosaurs and Mars.

The edition of his story The Homecoming illustrated by the incredible Dave McKean (who warrants a post of his own) is a treasured part of my collection, along with my ancient and battered copy of SWTWC.

His voice will be missed.