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CLARKE ARTHUR C.: (1917-2008) - CLARKE ARTHUR C.: (1917-2008) English science fiction writer who co-wrote the screenplay for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). T.L.S., Arthur C. Clarke , with holograph salutation and subscription, two pages, 4to, n.p. (Colombo. Sri Lanka), 27 th October 1975, to Roger. The standard form letter sent by Clarke 'to deal with about 90% of the questions I am asked' includes details of his home address and telephone number, the address of his London office at the Rocket Publishing Company, lectures ( 'I no longer accept lecture requests outside Sri Lanka' ), photographs ( 'I am sorry, but I cannot supply photos and autographs. In particular I cannot autograph and mail back books!' ), manuscripts ( 'Under no circumstances will I comment on manuscripts……Nor am I interested in ideas for stories, as I already have far more than I can ever use! '), and his advice to authors ( 'The only advice I can give to would-be authors is as follows: Read at least one book a day and write as much as you can. Read the memoirs of authors who interest you…..There is no substitute for living: as Hemingway remarked: “Writing is not a fulltime occupation”.' ) etc. Some light staining and minor age wear, about VG