Posted on 02/26/2020 1:58:48 PM PST by kiryandil
Clive Cussler, a popular author and sea explorer, died on Monday, his family announced in a Facebook post.
"I want to thank you, his fans and friends for all the support, for all the good times and all the adventures you have shared with him," she wrote. "He was the kindest, most gentle man I ever met. I have always loved him and always will. I know, his adventures will continue."
He published more than 50 during his career, two of which were later made into movies -- "Raise the Titanic," released in 1980, and "Sahara," in 2005. His books were published in more than 40 languages in over 100 countries, according to his website.
But Cussler wasn't just a novelist. He was so passionate about maritime discoveries, he even started a nonprofit dedicated to them National Underwater and Marine Agency, a volunteer foundation dedicated to "preserving our maritime heritage through the discovery, archaeological survey and conservation of shipwreck artifacts,"
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“Great books.”
I have to disagree. I read a couple of his books, “Raise the Titanic” and “Iceberg,” but ended up literally throwing the latter across the room because it was so ridiculous. If I want to read fantasy, I will read fantasy and I expect the author and the publisher to describe it as such. However, when a book is marketed as “suspense” and in fact falls into the category of absurdity because if its fantastic (i.e., fantasy-based) content I get pissed. And “Iceberg” was such a book.
I do respect his maritime interest and his monetary contributions to that discipline, and for that I say RIP.
The timing doesn’t effect my assessment. I am just comparing one to the other without regard to publishing dates.
I thought Sahara was a decent movie.
When I think of Clancy I always think of the book where a passenger jet was used as a suicide missile and wonder if bin laden read it.
I tried but gave up.
That is saying something regarding the cinematic turkeys I have watched.
His experience trying to locate a wreck off France was quite a read.
Godspeed Mr Cussler.
Yes. I really enjoyed “Sahara”
RIP.
We actually had a discussion here on FR a bit ago about that specific event, believe it was from the book Inca Gold (but I can easily be wrong).
My late father and he were friends and he worked with him researching the gemstone market for his book “Shockwave”. If I remember, he even mentioned him in that book.
“Dirk Pitt mourns...”
I have read ever Dirk Pitt series written by Clive.
God rest your soul Clive... enjoy your new adventure.
Sweet.
I never read any of his books. Had too many other good authors I followed. I recall he played a part in the discovery of the C.S.S. Hunley, and I know a lot of people will miss his writings. RIP Mr. Cussler.
Saw and enjoyed that one with Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn, among others. Great music...bought the CD of it.
I love Lee Child, but he’s either been ghost written in the last few books, or he’s phoning it in.
I read mostly to be entertained, and in this regard, Mr. Cussler was one of my favorites. R.I.P.
Father of all, we pray to you for Clive, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
I fondly remember hearing “Treasure” read by the Radio Reader on public supported radio over many consecutive lunches in my car.
“Sahara” was the first of his books that I read... It felt like I was thirsty from beginning to end. Eventually read all of his Dirk Pitt novels... ‘loved ‘em all.
Rest in peace, old friend.
Yes they were. RIP.
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