The world of fantasy and future was largely inspired and designed by Ray Bradbury; he was not only influential in the designing of Epcot at Disney World, but also influential in the designing of the 1964 New York World’s Fair American Pavilion. (www.bradburymedia.blogspot.com) Bradbury in his youth was a zealous reader; so much so, he would devote hours refining his works to be a near imitation of Edgar Allen Poe’s writing style. In terms of science fiction and make-believe, Ray Bradbury was the definitive author of the 20th century; Bradbury drew influence from his upbringing in the Midwest, which contributed to his success and continues to attract readers to this day. Ray Douglas Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Leonard
