How did Ray Bradbury come up with the name Faber?

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2026-04-23 00:35

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Ray Bradbury likely chose the name Faber for the character in "Fahrenheit 451" as a reference to the German inventor of movable-type printing, Johannes Gutenberg, whose assistant was also named Faber. This connection emphasizes Faber's role in preserving and spreading knowledge, echoing the themes of the novel.

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