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Many of us synth guys were science and science fiction motivated to some degree. Arthur C. Clarke was an inspiration when it came to thinking "out of the globe." I have written a brief obit for him in my blog.

http://www.deadnotforgotten.com

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He borders on the historic. I must have been unbelievably skinny with unimaginably perfect skin when I first read Childhood's End. Weird that I'd think of it that way. Maybe 'cause his books were that ingrained in my childhood, giant book and music nerd that I was.

Good stuff Synth.

Blir - Childhood's End is one of my all-time favorites. "2001" is my favorite movie and I liked the book too. "Rendezvous with Rama" is also quite good. Clarke had a way of bringing the reader a sense of wonder at mankind's possibilities that no other writer has matched for me. I have to say though, when he started collborating with Gentry Lee the quality went way down. I'll remember him for his best work.

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Inventor of the communications satellite as well! One of my faves, along with Ray Bradbury who is still hanging in there. "Rendezvous with Rama" was absolutely fascinating -- Clarke's attention to detail and scientific accuracy made his stories all the more immersive and real. He will me greatly missed even if his most accomplished works are well behind him.

A good friend of mine decided that the best way to remember the man is through his work. Here's a short story he gave me, entitled the Star:

http://www.2shared.com/file/3034532/112 ... eSTAR.html

Hope you like and happy reading [:)]