Shadow Creepr on 5/11/2008 at 18:43
One of the best authors (
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7711763.stm) Michael Crichton has died unexpectedly after battling cancer. He was 66.
In addition to being a doctor, he also made a name for himself as a director and producer. What a terrible loss. :(
The_Raven on 5/11/2008 at 18:51
Damn, I used to read his books all the time when I was younger.
LesserFollies on 5/11/2008 at 19:03
The Terminated Man
That *is* a loss. These days, 66 is still a kid. The Andromeda Strain remains one of my all-time favorite books/movies. RIP. :(
Stitch on 5/11/2008 at 19:04
What will people in airports read :(
The_Raven on 5/11/2008 at 19:06
Al Gore wins! :(
Random_Taffer on 5/11/2008 at 19:20
Ah man. Haven't read anything by him in a long time, but I recall that Prey was my favorite.
R.I.P.
SD on 5/11/2008 at 19:27
Nobody did more to harm the fight against global warming. A few nice stories, but on balance, I think his passing is a Good Thing.
rachel on 5/11/2008 at 19:36
Wasn't it completely discredited? (the book, not global warming)
For me, I'm completely bummed by the lack of comedy title. Come on guys... :erg:
(that said, yeah it's a loss. My personal favourite is Sphere, although the film was shit.)
heretic on 5/11/2008 at 19:38
I loved Crichton's books as a teen, and I still enjoy reading 'Eaters of the Dead' every couple of years. He will be missed.
fett on 5/11/2008 at 21:17
He'll be missed worldwide by CGI Dinosaurs trapped in shitty Jurassic Park sequels.
Seriously, Prey ruled, as did Airframe and most of his other stuff (with the exception of Sphere and the last book which were ass).
