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Michael Crichton
AuthorBooks · Second hand1942-2008
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
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About Michael Crichton
Birth
1942
Death
2008
First book
1966
Years writing
42
John Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
Michael Crichton combined his medical training with his literary talent to create unforgettable scientific thrillers.
He is the author behind the global phenomenon Jurassic Park, a work that redefined the science fiction genre.
Beyond his role as a novelist, he excelled as a screenwriter, director, and producer in the film industry.
Throughout his prolific career, he published works under the pseudonym Michael Douglas.
His versatility was astonishing, exploring fields as diverse as computer programming and basketball.
