To mark the 75th anniversary of Ray Bradbury’s groundbreaking debut novel, The Martian Chronicles, publisher William Morrow is releasing a Deluxe Collector’s Edition of the beloved science fiction classic. Scheduled for release on July 15, 2025, the new hardcover edition is now available for preorder on Amazon for $30.
Originally published in 1950, The Martian Chronicles is a seminal work in science fiction literature that explores humanity’s attempts to colonize Mars through a series of interconnected stories. Over the decades, the novel has remained one of Bradbury’s most celebrated works, revered for its imaginative storytelling and evocative depiction of the Red Planet.
The Deluxe Collector’s Edition features vibrant new cover art inspired by Mars’s iconic red dust, sprayed edges, and full-color printed endpapers, making it a visually striking addition for both fans and collectors. The edition comprises 288 pages and is priced competitively with contemporary hardcover releases, reflecting William Morrow’s commitment to producing affordable, high-quality editions of literary classics.
In addition to The Martian Chronicles, readers interested in Bradbury’s oeuvre can explore other notable works available at discounted prices. Amazon currently offers The Ray Bradbury Collection, a two-volume hardcover box set from the Library of America, for $45 — down from $80. This comprehensive set includes some of Bradbury’s most famous novels and short stories, such as Fahrenheit 451, Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Illustrated Man, and The October Country.
Bradbury’s iconic dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 is also available in both hardcover and paperback editions at reduced prices, with the hardcover currently selling for $18 (previously $28) and the paperback for $9 (previously $17). The novel explores a future society where books are banned and “firemen” burn any discovered literature, following protagonist Guy Montag’s journey of awakening and resistance.
For fans of Bradbury’s short stories, the collection Bradbury Stories: 100 of His Most Celebrated Tales offers a broad retrospective of his work across six decades. This 912-page paperback is priced at $20, discounted from $32.
Other accessible entry points into Bradbury’s work include The Illustrated Man, a compilation of 18 futuristic short stories available in multiple formats starting at $10, and the Green Town series, which reflects Bradbury’s nostalgic vision of small-town America through novels like Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Farewell Summer.
With the new Deluxe Collector’s Edition of The Martian Chronicles arriving next month, readers have a perfect opportunity to rediscover one of science fiction’s most enduring classics or to begin exploring the imaginative worlds created by one of the genre’s most influential authors.
