Arthur C. Clarke
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Author of “Dogstar”
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Arthur C. Clarke. Author of “Dogstar”. Arthur C. Clarke. Born Dec. 16 th , 1917 in England Genre – science fiction and fantasy Focused on exploration of other worlds (space and sea) Wrote short stories, novels, and screenplays. Arthur C. Clarke. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Author of “Dogstar”
Born Dec. 16th, 1917 in England
Genre – science fiction and fantasyFocused on
exploration of other worlds (space and sea)
Wrote short stories, novels, and screenplays
His interest in science began at an early ageRead about dinosaursConstructed a telescope by age 13
Too poor to attend college During World War II Clarke served as a
radar instructor in the Royal Air Force, rising to the rank of flight lieutenant
In 1956, he moved to Sri LankaTook up underwater photography
Wrote the screenplay for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick (1968) Was nominated for an
Academy Award for Best Screenplay
Was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 and became known as Sir Arthur Clarke
Died on March 19, 2008
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Gary Westfahl. "Arthur C. Clarke." Magill’s Choice: Notable British Novelists. Salem Press, 2001. eNotes.com. 2006. 14 Nov, 2010 http://www.enotes.com/arthur-c-clarke-salem/arthur-c-clarke-0140000090.
