Arthur C. Clarke dies at age 90 - Page 3

allen.gotwald · 03-22-2008, 06:05 AM

I'm 55. The first SF book I read at 13 was City and the Stars. The first e-book I bought for my 505 was City and the Stars. I know everyone points at 2001 but for me, it is the best book he wrote and my favorite. Clarke, Bradbury, Heinlein and Asimov are the best of the best.

mazzeltjes · 03-22-2008, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allen.gotwald

I'm 55. The first SF book I read at 13 was City and the Stars. The first e-book I bought for my 505 was City and the Stars. I know everyone points at 2001 but for me, it is the best book he wrote and my favorite. Clarke, Bradbury, Heinlein and Asimov are the best of the best.

I think 2001 is so popular because
of the movie
I think City and the Stars
is his best novel by far

GeoffC · 03-22-2008, 11:55 AM

Saturday 22 March 2008

British science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C Clarke has been buried in his adopted country of Sri Lanka.

Music from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey was played at the funeral and members of the family which had adopted him cried as his coffin was lowered.

"Here lies Arthur C Clarke. He never grew up and did not stop growing," his gravestone in Colombo is to read, in accordance with the author's wishes.

blayman · 03-22-2008, 07:41 PM

What a sad day, he was a visionary as 2001 has demonstrated. He will be missed. 2001 the movie was a hugh leap forward for its day. Just compare it to any other sci-fi at that time.

electristan · 03-24-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mazzeltjes

Another of the great ones gone
The City and the Stars turned me on to sci-fi
Rendez-vous With Rama is one of my
favorite first contact novels
Thanx Mr Clarke
You'll be missed

two of my favorites as well. very sad.

HarryT · 03-24-2008, 08:47 AM

I remember reading "Rendezvous with Rama" as a teenager and being absolutely "blown away" by it. I still think it's one of the best "first contact" novels around.

TallMomof2 · 03-24-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazzeltjes

Another of the great ones gone
The City and the Stars turned me on to sci-fi
Rendez-vous With Rama is one of my
favorite first contact novels
Thanx Mr Clarke
You'll be missed

I purchased The City and the Stars/The Sands of Mars this week-end to read in honor of his memory.

zara · 03-25-2008, 02:16 AM

to sir, with love and much respect.

sea2stars · 03-26-2008, 12:51 AM

Same here with "Rendezvous with Rama". Here's hoping that the upcoming film version does it justice.

I had the chance to join a chat with Sir Clarke many years ago with a group over satellite. Something I'll never forget.

mazzeltjes · 03-26-2008, 04:34 AM

The trailer looks oke
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY2Yt1ATm4c
it might make a fitting memorial

sea2stars · 03-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Ah.. I believe that teaser was a student film done back in 2003.

mazzeltjes · 03-28-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sea2stars

Ah.. I believe that teaser was a student film done back in 2003.

whats that assumption based on ?

sea2stars · 03-28-2008, 05:44 PM

If you read through the Youtube comments, and checking out IMBD.

mazzeltjes · 03-29-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sea2stars

If you read through the Youtube comments, and checking out IMBD.

I always forget about that place

JSWolf · 03-29-2008, 12:53 PM

I'm soon going to start reading Time's Eye. Fictionwise has a 50% micropay rebate on all Arthur C. Clarke eBooks which is a good deal.

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03-22-2008, 06:05 AM	#31
allen.gotwald Advocate Posts: 44 Karma: 34094 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Device: SONY PRS-505 and Nook Color	I'm 55. The first SF book I read at 13 was City and the Stars. The first e-book I bought for my 505 was City and the Stars. I know everyone points at 2001 but for me, it is the best book he wrote and my favorite. Clarke, Bradbury, Heinlein and Asimov are the best of the best.

03-22-2008, 11:55 AM	#33
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Saturday 22 March 2008 British science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C Clarke has been buried in his adopted country of Sri Lanka. Music from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey was played at the funeral and members of the family which had adopted him cried as his coffin was lowered. "Here lies Arthur C Clarke. He never grew up and did not stop growing," his gravestone in Colombo is to read, in accordance with the author's wishes.

03-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#34
blayman ebook fanatic Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle	What a sad day, he was a visionary as 2001 has demonstrated. He will be missed. 2001 the movie was a hugh leap forward for its day. Just compare it to any other sci-fi at that time.

03-24-2008, 08:47 AM	#36
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I remember reading "Rendezvous with Rama" as a teenager and being absolutely "blown away" by it. I still think it's one of the best "first contact" novels around.

03-25-2008, 02:16 AM	#38
zara Member Posts: 19 Karma: 5026 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: palm tx	to sir, with love and much respect.

03-26-2008, 12:51 AM	#39
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Same here with "Rendezvous with Rama". Here's hoping that the upcoming film version does it justice. I had the chance to join a chat with Sir Clarke many years ago with a group over satellite. Something I'll never forget.

03-26-2008, 04:34 AM	#40
mazzeltjes Addict Posts: 242 Karma: 177 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam Device: sony 505	The trailer looks oke http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY2Yt1ATm4c it might make a fitting memorial

03-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#41
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Ah.. I believe that teaser was a student film done back in 2003.

03-28-2008, 05:44 PM	#43
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	If you read through the Youtube comments, and checking out IMBD.

03-29-2008, 12:53 PM	#45
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,909 Karma: 131375774 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I'm soon going to start reading Time's Eye. Fictionwise has a 50% micropay rebate on all Arthur C. Clarke eBooks which is a good deal.

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