Movie · 1969
Is The Illustrated Man based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Illustrated Man is based on the book The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury (1951).
The movie was released in 1969.
The book behind The Illustrated Man
The Illustrated Man
by Ray Bradbury · first published 1951 · 318 pages · science fiction
1951 short story collection by Ray Bradbury.
Common questions
Is The Illustrated Man based on a book?
Yes. The Illustrated Man is based on the book The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury (1951).
Who wrote the book The Illustrated Man is based on?
The Illustrated Man was written by Ray Bradbury and first published in 1951.
How long is the book?
The Illustrated Man is about 318 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Illustrated Man before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Ray Bradbury's books
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 1966)
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (film, 1953)
- A Sound of Thunder (film, 2005)
- Fahrenheit 451 (film, 2018)
- The Whispers (TV, 2015)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (film, 1983)