He was most famous for his science fiction novel 2001. Clarke with no explanation, and no complaint since then, except for twobellss comment above. Back on earth, he visits the national gallery in londons trafalgar square and sees leonardo da vincis painting, the virgin of the rocks. Im trying to identify a short story written, i think, by arthur c. On 8 september 2006, fans from around the world gathered at the science fiction museum and hall of fame in seattle to take part in planet xpos star trek 40th anniversary gala celebration and conference arthur c clarke wrote a special essay to mark the occasion, which was published on the events blog.
In 1936 he moved to london, where he joined the british. A prophetic thinker, undersea explorer, and one of the true geniuses of our time, clarke not only won the highest science fiction honors, the nebula and hugo awards, but also received nominations for. Clarke henry cooper had been on the moon for almost two weeks before he discovered that something was wrong. The foundation was created to recognize and promote the extraordinary contributions of arthur c. He is active in professional organizations and has served in a number of leadership positions, including as president of the society of satellite professionals internationals midatlantic division 20002002, treasurer of the arthur c. Clarke 16 dec 191719 mar 2008, find a grave memorial no. The arthur c clarke trust in sri lanka, which commissioned this website, is dedicated to promoting the use of sir arthurs ideas and works by his numerous fans, as well as by students, researchers, journalists and others anywhere in the world. His best known works are the script he wrote with american film director stanley kubrick for 2001. Arthur c clarke 1917 2008 was an author, undersea explorer, science populariser and so much more. The firstborn the mysterious race of aliens who first became known to science fiction fans as the builders of the iconic black monolith in 2001. Clarke, in full sir arthur charles clarke, born december 16, 1917, minehead, somerset, england died march 19, 2008, colombo, sri lanka, english writer, notable for both his science fiction and his nonfiction. When, however, the lay public rallies round an idea that is denounced by distinguished but elderly scientists and supports that idea with great fervor and emotionthe distinguished. Clarke predicted in this 1974 tv interview that in 2001, regular people would have personal computers and be connected all over the world.
Clarke 19172008 is widely regarded as one of the best of the science fiction writers. His science fiction and tv shows have sparked the imagination of millions worldwide. Clarke kindle edition by clarke, arthur c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Arthur was raised on a farm as a boy, and attended huish grammar school in tauton before studying at kings college in london. A space odyssey was released in theaters and includes photographs from the movie. He also wrote childhoods end and rendezvous with rama. Birthdate 19171216 birthplace somerset, england death date 20080319 fields of study physics, science fiction. Transit of earth stories jg ballard arthur c clarke bradbury.
He was a nominee for the nobel peace prize in 1996. A lunar astronaut finds a strange rock formation which reminds him of something. It is loosely inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel, but it became its own novel while he was collaborating on a screen play with stanley kubrick. Clarke was born in the seaside town of minehead, somerset, england in december 16, 1917. Clarke foundation was established in 1983 in washington, d. Clarke center for human imagination on the uc san diego campus. He first proposed the communications satellites and promoted space travel. Clarke right appears on australian television in 1974 and proceeds to predict the internet twenty years before it happened. Clarke, first published in 2001, is a collection of almost all science fiction stories written by arthur c. Clarke established himself as a preeminent science fiction and nonfiction writer during the mid20th century. Clarke at his home in 2005 sir arthur charles clarke minehead, somerset, 6 december 1917 colombo, sri lanka, 19 march 2008 was a british author and inventor. At first it was only an illdefined suspicion, the sort of hunch that a hardheaded science reporter would not take too seriously. Clarke suffered from postpolio syndrome, which is a physically degenerative condition that affects people who have recovered from the illness caused by the polio virus. O brian, charles willis source for information on clarke, arthur charles 1917.
Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. This section provides readyforuse text, images and some additional web links for educators, journalists and others interested in the life and works of sir arthur c clarke. His work ranged from scientific discovery to science fiction, from technical. If you have a new more reliable information about net worth, earnings, please, fill out the form below. Clarke was a writer whose seamless blend of scientific expertise and poetic imagination helped usher in the space age. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. He invented the communication satellite in 1946, nearly two decades before the first such satellites launched. In the process institute initiated several pioneering projects. Born on december 16, 1917, in minehead, england, arthur c. He was knighted in 1998 and was awarded sri lankas highest civil honour, sri lankabhimanya, in 2005. Arthur c clarkes 2010 1984 original rolled 27 x 40 movie poster, starchild poster, roy scheider, john lithgow, vintage movie poster beadspring.
Clarke also wrote a number of nonfiction publications. Clarke was a british author of science fiction books and films, best known for his novel and film 2001. Science fiction writer and space visionary arthur charles clarke was born on 16 december 1917 in somerset, england to charles and nora clarke and was the eldest of four children. Clarke became interested in science at an early age and by age had already constructed his first telescope. His fiction and nonfiction have sold more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide. Clarke foundation ongoing, and cochair and then chair of the advisory council of the pacific. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fountains of paradise. Clarke 19172008 wrote the novel and coauthored the screenplay for 2001.
Arthur c clarke books biography and list of works author of. It is loosely inspired by clarke s short story the sentinel, but it became its own novel while he was collaborating on a screen play with stanley kubrick. In 1986, clarke provided a grant to fund the prize money initially. Clarke, robert silverberg, and many bigname authors. While the award is significant, it is unlikely that clarke ever. He is the recipient of many awards, including the hugo award 1956, 1974, nebula award, the sfwa grand master award in 1986, and a host of other awards. During world war ii, as a raf officer, he was in charge.
Huidekoper 15 jun 184530 nov 1928, find a grave memorial no. Clarke biographical information on arthur c clarke, science fiction writer, inventor, and former iee employee. Sir arthur charles clarke, cbe, fras 16 december 1917 19 mairch 2008 wis a breetish science feection writer, science writer an futurist, inventor, unnersea explorer, an televeesion series host. He was born arthur charles clarke on december 16 th, 1917, in minehead, somerset, england. Some noteworthy nonfiction work by arthur clarke include arthur c clarkes mysterious world, published in 1980 and turned into a television series and arthur c clarkes chronicles of the. Contact us a c c i m t a c c i m t arthur c clarke.
Clarke, english science fiction author best known for his script for and novel of 2001. Not since george orwell wrote 1984 has one writers name conjured more speculation and fascination with a year than the author of 2001. He has been knighted by queen elizabeth ii, and he is the only sciencefiction writer to be nominated for the nobel peace prize. The accimt continued to be one of a leading research and development institute in the country within the areas of its expertise and performs a pivotal role in development of national capabilities in space and several other identified core technology domains. Ray bradbury, american fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer.
Clarkes middle name is charles he was nominated for a screenwriting oscar in 1969 for 2001. The information was submitted by our reader marjory merrow. Clarke patrick moore leads praise for visionary clarke, daily post was a unique figure in the worlds of both science fiction and fact. But in 1968 even clarke couldnt have envisioned that a topranked u. Deputy director library services arthur c clarke institute for modern technologies. Clarke spanning a wide range of topics concerning the human condition, our existence on earth, and earths place in a greater cosmos. Clarke awards for science fiction writing, awarded annually in the united kingdom. Clarke, not events loosely connected to the life of arthur c. Clarke award for the best science fiction novel published in the united kingdom in the previous year. Born in minehead, somerset, england, on 16 december 1917, arthur charles clarke became addicted to sciencefiction after buying his first copies of the pulp magazine amazing stories at woolworths, pursuing his interest. Science fiction writer and space visionary arthur charles clarke was born on 16 december 1917 in somerset, england to charles and nora clarke and was the eldest of four. Some noteworthy nonfiction work by arthur clarke include arthur c clarkes mysterious world, published in 1980 and turned into a television series and arthur c clarkes chronicles of the strange and mysterious which came into print in 1987.
Playboy magazine september 1982 girls of the big eight. Heinlein, was a definitive voice in twentieth century science fiction. Clarke published the lost worlds of 2001 which contained information about his collaboration with auteur stanley kubrick on the film 2001. These are in addition to the information and images shared in other sections of this website.
On 8 may 2015, in this edit, the honorific for the lede was changed from sir arthur c. The story improving the neighbourhood has the distinction of being the first fiction published in the. In it, he recalled how he once helped save star trek from oblivion. Clarke and subsequently to sri lankabhimanya sir arthur c. His work ranged from scientific discovery to science fiction, from technical application to entertainment. Clarke born 1917 created the immensely popular 2001. Science fact and fiction superstition, which offers some of the best of these shorts by arthur c. The fountains of paradise kindle edition by clarke, arthur c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A space odyssey, and for working with director stanley kubrick on the movie of the same name. Clarke novel, much of the time is spent developing the background and history, not just to the asteroid kali but also to the character of robert singh and the religious conflict on earth that places the mission to save it in jeopardy. Clarkes legacy bridges the worlds of the arts and the sciences. Clarke studied at the prestigious kings college in london and before turning into a science fiction writer, clarke worked in scientific research.
Sir arthur charles clarke was born on december 16, 1917 in minehead, somerset, england. Contemporary authors, new revision series dictionary. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Robert singhs character brings such life to the novel. There he started to experiment with astronautic material in the bis, write the bis bulletin and science fiction. Known as one of the modern masters of science fiction, english novelist arthur c. Sir arthur charles clarke biography childhood, life. A space odysseyhave inhabited legendary master of science fiction sir arthur c. The foundation was created to recognize and promote the extraordinary contributions of arthur. Clarke established himself as a preeminent science fiction and nonfiction writer. Sir arthur charles clarke was a british science fiction writer, inventor and futurist who had also served in the royal air force during the world war ii.
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