Fahrenheit 451 was written by Ray Bradbury, who has written many technologically driven ideas. Bradbury was born in the early 20s in Illinois.
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His early influence to use his imagination is the impact of many of his works. After he completed his education, he made money selling newspapers.
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While doing his job, he wrote many short stories. Albeit these did not receive much recognition, it gained him spots in publications.
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With the gradual change in themes and focus, the author became famous for writing and eventually came about writing Fahrenheit 451. Unfortunately, Ray Bradbury died June 5 of 2012.
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Author's Biography
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Author's Biography Quote
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"For his [Bradbury] incomparable contribution to American Fiction
as one of its great storytellers who, through his explorations of science
and space, has illuminated the human condition" (Arts).
Explains the relevancy of Fahrenheit 451 to the author's biography and
genre of writing.