Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was one of the most inspiring authors of my youth, when I used to devour science-fiction books from my local public library. I suppose that I started with Islands in the Sky, a boys' story about life on a space station in orbit about the earth, before moving on to many other fiction and non-fiction books.
I particularly remember his non-fictional writing, such as theories on geo-stationary satellites, which he proposed in the 1950's, and his tales of life in Ceylon (A View from Serendip). A quick review of the small part of my book collection that has been brought slowly from the UK confirms his preponderance in my reading habits.
The great man passed away this month aged 90. May he rest in peace.