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  • Green Shadows, White Whale

  • A Novel of Ray Bradbury's Adventures Making Moby Dick with John Huston in Ireland
  • By: Ray Bradbury
  • Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
  • Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)

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Green Shadows, White Whale

By: Ray Bradbury
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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Publisher's summary

From the recipient of the National Book Foundation's 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters comes "[Bradbury's] most entertaining book in a distinguished 50-year career" (Time).

In 1953, a young Ray Bradbury is summoned to Ireland by the brilliant but terrifying titan of cinema, John Huston. His mission: capture on paper the fiercest of all literary beasts - Moby Dick. But from the moment he sets foot on Irish soil, the author embarks on an unexpected odyssey.

As Bradbury works and wrangles with the renowned director to craft a workable screenplay so filming can begin, he also develops a love affair with the beautiful, mysterious land of Ireland and its inhabitants. Here is the story of what happens when the visions of three creative geniuses - Bradbury, Huston, and Melville - collide, set against the beguiling backdrop of the Emerald Isle.

©1992, 2002 Ray Bradbury (P)2017 Recorded Books
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Lovely

A treat, read a few times. Highest recommendation. 7 more words required. 3 more words required. OK?


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Can't believe it is free

This is my first read of Bradbury after reading Stephen King and Joe Hill refer over and over to Bradbury. What a treat! Thank you Stephen and Joe. I was hesitant to use a credit on Bradbury as the cost of most of his books were below the credit cost. I found this one for free and suffice to say that this was a bargain. I can't wait to try other Bradbury titles.

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beautifully descriptive language

One amazing turn of phrase after another. While enjoying most of the stories, it's Bradbury's use of language that kept me enthralled.

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First-hand account by Ray Bradbury

This is more of a string of short story experiences by Ray Bradbury in Ireland while writing a screenplay for Moby Dick. A journal by Ray Bradbury is worthwhile to hear in itself; but some of the stuff about the director, John Huston got on my nerves. Overall, I enjoyed some of the stories better than others. The performance by the reader Macleod Andrews was outstanding. I enjoyed his Irish accents he used for the characters in the stories.

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surprised by Bradburys writing skill.

enjoyable characiture of 1969s Ireland. funny stories woven together. portrayed Huston as a likable mad man.

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