Ray Bradbury Interview Screenshot – “Not About Censorship”
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Title
Ray Bradbury Interview Screenshot – “Not About Censorship”
Subject
Fahrenheit 451, Censorship, Popular Culture, Author Commentary
Description
A two-part screenshot from a recorded interview with Ray Bradbury, in which he clearly states that Fahrenheit 451 is not about censorship, but about the “moronic influence of popular culture.” This statement reframes popular interpretations of the novel and reinforces the author’s intent behind its creation.
Creator
Ray Bradbury (interviewee), CBS (original broadcaster)
Source
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG0xKNE5UQA" target="_blank">Watch the full interview on YouTube</a>
Publisher
CBS / YouTube
Date
2002
Rights
Screenshot used under fair dealing for educational purposes.
Relation
Related to Bradbury's “Coda” and ALA Banned Books Week Exhibit
Format
JPEG
Language
en
Type
Still Image
Identifier
bradbury_not_about_censorship_screenshot
Coverage
United States, 2002
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Video interview screenshot (combined still image)
Citation
Ray Bradbury (interviewee), CBS (original broadcaster), “Ray Bradbury Interview Screenshot – “Not About Censorship”,” Omeka, accessed September 19, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/179.