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The Martian Chronicles (Марсіанські хроніки) is Ray Bradbury’s seminal collection of speculative science fiction stories, now available in Ukrainian. This beautifully designed hardcover edition, published in 2016 by Навчальна книга – Богдан as part of the Чумацький шлях ("Milky Way") series, includes 192 pages of extraordinary interplanetary storytelling. Measuring approximately 170 × 240 mm and weighing around 384–450 g, it presents an immersive reading experience with elegant formatting, black-and-white illustrations by Volodymyr Pinihin, and a meaningful translation by Oleksandr Terekh.
Bradbury’s collection chronicles the human colonization of Mars after Earth's nuclear devastation. The stories intertwine cautionary tales of exploitation, colonialism, nostalgia, and the enduring human spirit in poetic and haunting vignettes. From the eerie to the melancholic, each narrative invites reflection on our relationship with the cosmos and the consequences of human ambition
This Ukrainian edition stands out for its rich visual and narrative presentation, making it a fine addition to any speculative fiction collection, a strong educational text for discussion on sci-fi themes, or a heartfelt gift for readers fascinated by thoughtful, atmospheric storytelling.