{"product_id":"somewhere-a-band-is-playing-by-ray-bradbury-signed-mint-limited-edition-396-500","title":"Somewhere A Band Is Playing by Ray Bradbury Signed Mint Limited Edition #396\/500","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomewhere A Band Is Playing — Ray Bradbury (2007)  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Limited Edition #396\/500 — Mint Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a beautiful, collectible piece of Ray Bradbury’s legacy. This signed, limited‑edition 2007 hardcover of Somewhere A Band Is Playing was published by Gauntlet Press in a small run of just 500 copies. Each copy was individually numbered and hand‑signed by Bradbury himself — and this one is #396.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Story Filled With Mystery, Nostalgia, and Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBradbury introduces Summerton — a quiet, perfect little town where time seems to stand still. Reporter James Cardiff arrives chasing a story, but finds something far more mysterious: a place where beauty, memory, and secrets intertwine. It’s classic Bradbury — warm, haunting, and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by William F. Nolan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a special foreword by William F. Nolan, Bradbury’s lifelong friend and co‑author of Logan’s Run. Nolan offers personal insight into Bradbury’s creative world and explains how this novella reflects Bradbury’s fascination with small towns, lost eras, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by Donn Albright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Donn Albright, Bradbury’s trusted archivist and bibliographer. His involvement ensures exceptional accuracy and includes curated facsimile materials, manuscript pages, and supplemental content that deepen the reader’s understanding of Bradbury’s writing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Archival Journey Through Bradbury’s Imagination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special edition doesn’t just present the novella — it offers a full archival experience. It begins with William F. Nolan’s warm and insightful introduction, And the Band Played On, setting the stage for Bradbury’s haunting and nostalgic tale. The centerpiece is the novella Somewhere A Band Is Playing, followed by a curated selection of related works including Dandelion Wine, Nefertiti, Ohio, The Beautiful One Is Here, Follow the Sun, Mr. Timkins, and a rare untitled piece. Gauntlet Press enriches the volume with facsimile pages, illustrations, and manuscript materials that reveal Bradbury’s creative process. You’ll also find an outline for a teleplay, a facsimile of the novella, and an unfinished screenplay — all offering a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at how Bradbury shaped and reshaped his stories over time. This edition is not just a book; it’s a curated archive of Bradbury’s imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collectors Love Gauntlet Press Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauntlet Press is known for producing high‑quality, archival‑grade limited editions with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Premium bindings and dust jackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• High‑resolution facsimiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Author‑approved supplemental materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small limitation numbers that make each copy truly scarce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Bradbury editions are especially prized for craftsmanship and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is in mint, like‑new condition — both the book and dust jacket. Purchased new, read once, and stored carefully for nearly two decades. No marks, no wear, no flaws. A true collector‑grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis signed limited edition is priced at \u003cstrong\u003e$290.00\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its exceptional condition, scarcity, and collectible value. Only \u003cstrong\u003e500 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e were ever produced, and this one — \u003cstrong\u003e#396\u003c\/strong\u003e — remains in \u003cstrong\u003emint, like‑new condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clean, bold Ray Bradbury signature. Gauntlet Press editions are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, archival materials, and small limitation numbers. This price represents a strong collector value for a pristine, investment‑quality copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Signed by Ray Bradbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Limited Edition #396 of 500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mint condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First Edition (2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 187 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publisher: Gauntlet Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• ISBN: 1‑887368‑98‑1 \/ 978‑1887368‑98‑8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Size: 9 1\/8\" × 6 1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapter \u0026 Hearth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47905848033417,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7519\/6809\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_837f8fcd-4b6b-43a5-8bc2-1330cbb5b7d7.png?v=1785862026","url":"https:\/\/chapterhearth.com\/products\/somewhere-a-band-is-playing-by-ray-bradbury-signed-mint-limited-edition-396-500","provider":"Chapter \u0026 Hearth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}