Arthur C. Clarke, whom I consider the best Science Fiction author ever, died in Sri Lanka at age 90. Sri Lanka had been Clarke’s home since 1956. I loved his books because I love “realistic” science fiction. In other words, he really pondered the scientific/technical feasibility, and many of his depicted scenarios were quite feasible in potential technology and cultural contexts. I can never watch that crap on the Sci-Fi Channel after reading Clarke’s books! Arthur C. Clarke might be best known to the general public as co-author of the book/movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. He wrote over 100 works of fiction and non-fiction, including the books Childhood’s End and Rendezvous with Rama.
