   RIP, Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke has died, at the age of 90.I really enjoyed his science fiction, because it was more believable than what (admittedly very little) else I'd read in the genre, and he certainly was fairly visionary and did a lot to promote space to the masses.RIP.   
  He predicted the geo-stationary satellite, several years before it happened. I've only read one of his books, and it's a non-fiction titled, Profiles of the Future. One of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read, not just because of how it approached what is essentially science-fact/future, but because of its consideration of the human element. I know I carry this with me to this day in evaluating technologies.Rest in Peace, Sir Clarke.   ;  Wow, was just going to post this. Well, I've only read 2001 but loved it. The ending was slightly strange but it was a GREAT book. RIP.   ;  He'll be missed.I think Robert Anton Wilson's death hit me harder, but still this is incredibly unfortunate and I feel for his family.   ;  Patrick Moore will be next... where's this generation of icons in this subject?   ;  Wow. Clarke was a colossus in the field of science fiction, there is no other way to describe him. His work is all quite old - my father had most of his books when I was learning to read - but in that regard he ranks along-side Asimov and Wyndham . In common with Asimov, he wrote a huge number of books and shaped my love of science fiction from a very early age.   ;  Truly, the last great proginator of Science fiction has passed. I have read almost everything he has written, and was greatly looking forward to his next novel, which was in the process of being written. Now, only Vinge remains to carry the banner of true science fiction.Coming so close after the passing of Gygax, it really is a shock. is work was so immortal, did we come to think that Clarke was as well? it really hits home the fact that as the baby boomers retire, we are going to see more and more of these WWII and post WWII legends passing away. Truly, the passing of an era.   ;  Arthur C. Clarke was among my favourite authors when I was younger, even before I fully appreciated how amazingly prophetic much of his work was. The man was a giant in his field, and has left big shoes unfilled. This literally strikes close to home too: Arthur C. Clarke hailed from my neck of the woods. I remember his celebrations around his 75th birthday, which was quite an event in the town.The more observant may have noticed that my avatar is a shot from 2001.;  Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer doI'm half crazy all for the love of youIt won't be a stylish marriageI can't afford a carriageBt you'll lo0k sweet upon t  he seatOf a bi0$.?-- Transmission Ends -- 01:47 UST 19 March 2008   ;  Thank you Mr. Clarke for your wonderful books, they played an important role in my childhood.I hope all your questions are answered now.   