John Michael Crichton (/ ˈ k r aɪ t ən /; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) 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.

Michael Crichton (1942–2008) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He wrote 29 novels and his books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films.

The award-winning Michael Crichton wrote and produced revolutionary books, shows, and films that continue to speak to all generations.

Michael Crichton (born October 23, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died November 4, 2008, Los Angeles, California) was an American writer known for his thoroughly researched popular thrillers, which often deal with the potential ramifications of advancing technology.

The American author Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was a pioneer of what became known as the ‘techno-thriller’. He wrote novels informed by the latest up-to-date science on a range of issues, but what sets him apart is his willingness to adopt a contrarian position on scientific and technological developments, as well as social questions.

Complete order of Michael Crichton books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.

Michael Crichton. Writer: Jurassic Park. Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Roslyn, New York. His father was a journalist and encouraged him to write and to type.

Michael Crichton was a writer and filmmaker, best known as the author of Jurassic Park and the creator of ER.

Michael Crichton. Writer: Jurassic Park. Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Roslyn, New York. His father was a journalist and encouraged him to write and to type.

Timeline is a science fiction novel by American writer Michael Crichton, his twelfth under his own name and twenty-second overall, published in November 1999.It tells the story of a group of history students who travel to 14th-century France to rescue their professor. The book follows in Crichton's long history of combining science, technical details, and action in his books, this time ...