Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton, M.D. was an immensely popular American author, medical doctor, and film and television producer. During his lifetime, he sold over 150 million copies of his books worldwide. Crichton died on November 4, 2008 of... [more]

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The Origin of Pirate Latitudes?

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When the publication of Pirate Latitudes was announced in an April New York Times story , Jonathan Burnham, the publisher said of the novel: “It’s eminently and deeply and thoroughly researched….It’s packed through with great detail about navigation and how pirates operated, and links between the New World and the Caribbean and Spain.” Pirate Latitudes was discovered on Michael Crichton’s computer by his assistant after he died, and Burnham speculated that it was written at the same time Crichton wrote his most recent novel, Next , which was published in 2006. But there is evidence that Pirate Latitudes was in the works at least ... Read Full Story

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Michael Crichton Estate facing probate court battle

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One of the best seller authors/screen writers of all time, John Michael Crichton (of Jurassic Park and ER fame) died tragically of throat cancer on November 4, 2008 at the age of 66. Some estimate his annual earnings before he passed at $100 million per year. On top of that, two more novels are scheduled for posthumous release as part of a $30 million publishing contract. Of course you'd expect that Crichton's estate plan included the most thorough and up-to-date legal documents ever created, right? Not quite. He left behind four ex-wives, a 20-year old daughter, and a wife six-months pregnant, Sherri Alexander. He did what most adults should ... Read Full Story

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Michael Crichton Dead at 66

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Author Michael Crichton died yesterday at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer. The prolific author, who penned over 25 novels, as well as numerous works of non-fiction, sold over 150 million books during his career. Most famous for penning the novel Jurassic Park , he also was the creator and executive producer of the NBC hospital drama ER , one of the longest running prime-time shows in history. He also directed several movies, including the sci-fi cult classic Westworld. He is survived by his wife Sherri and daughter Taylor. Fans should know that there is reportedly one last unreleased Crichton ... Read Full Story

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Michael Crichton and 9/11

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In an August 7, 2003 interview “Michael Crichton: You Ask The Questions” in the British newspaper The Independent , Crichton was asked: Your novel Airframe is about an investigation of an air disaster. What effect did the September 11 attacks have on you? Michael Crichton replied: I was on an American Airlines flight that left New York for Los Angeles at 8am on September 11. Our plane was ordered down in Indianapolis - we weren't told why, and we knew nothing of what had happened. While we were taxiing to the gate, I called my office in California to tell them I would be ... Read Full Story

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Michael Crichton on Civility in Discussions

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In November 2005 I was fortunate enough to participate in a Barnes & Noble online discussion with Michael Crichton on his novel State of Fear . Most of those participating were civil, though one man, “Adam”, seemed to have joined up just to get in Crichton’s face. The moderator dealt with him as best he could and finally Michael Crichton posted this: Adam, debate---including spirited debate--- is enjoyable, interesting and informative. It sometimes even changes peoples' minds. But you have to be open to it, you have to be courteous, and you have to be careful about sarcasm and snottiness. And especially you have ... Read Full Story

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Michael Crichton - Pirate Latitudes

(HarperCollins) The first of two books to be published posthumously, Pirate Latitudes was found as a complete manuscript after Michael Crichton’s death in November 2008. Set in the volatile colonial Caribbean in 1665, it details British privateer…

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Crichton's Last Blockbuster?

Michael Crichton, in New York in December 2004. "Pirate Latitudes," due out Tuesday, seems at first like a major shift for Mr. Crichton, best known for his science and technology-themed novels such as "Jurassic Park" and "Sphere." It features a ...

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