Ray Bradbury Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Ceremony Kicks Off Mayor's Reading Initiative -- ``One Book, One City L.A.''.

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LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 1, 2002

On the first day of Mayor Hahn's "One Book, One City L.A." reading program during which Angelenos will be encouraged to read Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451," Bradbury received the 2,193rd star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to literature, sci-fi films and television.

"I am truly grateful to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," said Ray Bradbury. "I received so much inspiration from this city that it is a wonderful ...

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