The end of the an era

The Sci-Fi legend Arthur C. Clarke died today, he was 90 years old.

The film director Stanley Kubrick held the view that Clarke's ability was unique. "He has the kind of mind of which the world can never have enough, a composite of imagination, intelligence and knowledge that is driven by great energy and a quirkish and unceasing curiosity."

Here is a video he recorded on his 90th birthday (this past December):



And here are obits from the WaPo, NYT and the Guardian. He was one of the greats, and will be sorely missed.

- Mr. Ed