He was a visionary, a prophet, an inspiration. He was a thinker, a philosopher, an inventer, a futurist. He was practical, but imaginative; grounded, but insightful.
There will never be another like him.
Obits are already flooding the Net. Here are some:
"Sometimes I am asked how I would like to be remembered. I have had a diverse career as a writer, underwater explorer and space promoter. Of all these I would like to be remembered as a writer."
I hope he travels far.
Let us know your favourite Clarke novel in the comments. I'll start things off with Childhood's End.
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