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| Arthur C. Clarke |
From the director of the first Space Odyssey film , the unauthorized biography of science fiction writer , Arthur C. Clarke , author of the novel of the same name that was made into a moderately successful film. Also contains the short story , A Space Fart , the tale of a lonely fart named Rip , drifting through the universe.
Although Kubrick never mentioned who the character Rip was based on , Clarke was sure it was himself , and threatened to sue if the book was not removed from publication. Subsequently , Kubrick refused , and the two who had been long time friends , headed for court.
"He can deny it all he wants!" Clarke complained on the Larry King show. "I know Rip is supposed to be my fart , God damn it!"
The judge residing over the case , thought the whole thing was ridiculous and laughable , and dismissed it.
Clarke responded by writing his own book about Kubrick.
2002 : A Space Fart , part 2
The continuing saga of Rip's lonely journey through endless space , this time with Kubrick in the role as Rip.
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