Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942 – Novembre 4, 2008), best known as Michael Crichton, ce qui American author, producteur, directeur et scénariste, best known for his work in the science-fiction, medical fiction et thriller genre. His books have sold over 150 millions de copies dans le monde, and many have been adapted into film. En 1994, Crichton became the only creative artist ever to have works simultaneously cartographie at #1 en television, film, and book sales (with-IL, Jurassic Park, and Disclosure, respectivement). His literary works are usually based on the action genre and heavily fonctionnalité de la technologie. His novels epitomize the techno-thriller genre de literature, often exploring technology and failures of human interaction with it, especially resulting in catastrophes with biotechnology. Many of his future history novels have medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background. He was the author of, among others, Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Travels, Sphere, Rising Sun, Disclosure, The Lost World, Cellule, une chronologie, Prey, State of Fear, Next (the final book published before his death), Pirate Latitudes (publié le Novembre 24, 2009), et une finale longue haleine techno-thriller yet to be released. Forbes listed Crichton en dixième place dans sa liste des "Top-Earning Dead Celebrities" of 2009.