Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Michael Crichton, R. I. P.

Very sorry to hear this. I very much enjoyed Crichton's early novels under his own and other names.

Thanks to Todd Mason for the tip.

Best-Selling Author Michael Crichton Dies, "Jurassic Park" Author And "ER" Creator Succumbs To Cancer. He Was 66. - CBS News: "(CBS) Best-selling author and filmaker Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, after a courageous and private battle against cancer, according to a statement released by his family. He was 66.

Crichton is best known as the author of 'Jurassic Park' and the creator of 'ER.' His most recent novel, 'Next,' about genetics and law, was published in December 2006."

5 comments:

Dave Zeltserman said...

sad news. One of the great popular writers of our time.

Brent McKee said...

His Andromeda Strain was made into one of my favourite movies... and then remade badly.

Librarian D.O.A. said...

I liked his recent novel Prey alot. I think he was excellent at pacing and a constant level of suspense. People could get a little caught up arguing about his themes.

Polilla said...

Another point of view: Michael Crichton dies

mybillcrider said...

Thanks, Polly!