Exploring the World of Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton’s legacy—as the man, the author, the filmmaker, the doctor, the teacher, the visionary, and more—is very much alive and important today.
This website is an entrance into that world. As the Official Site for Michael Crichton, we invite you to explore the many facets of the man behind the genius. Michael’s work, whether in books, television, or film, is revolutionary and timeless, speaking to all generations. We want to honor his life and continue to reveal his words, ideas, influences, and diverse interests to you.
As we excavate Michael’s Archives, we will periodically crack open the vault doors for you to peek inside, unveiling his explorations within the spheres of human behavior, morality, modern medicine, technology, and scientific breakthroughs, to name a few. The most exciting part is rediscovering the prolific nature of Michael’s work and how it compels us to revisit his world and continuously be curious.
The importance of this website is to fully express the vision of the man behind the characters and stories we have all come to love. Michael Crichton, the Jules Verne of our modern era, was a true Renaissance man, ahead of his time, and relevant to all generations.
Welcome to the World of Michael Crichton.
In His Own Words
When I was 15 I wanted to go to college and be a writer. When I was 20, I was in college and applying to medical school to become a doctor. When I was 25, I was in medical school but I was going to quit when it was finished. When I was 30, I was a successful film director with my first film, Westworld, in release. When I was 35, I had almost decided I didn’t want to direct any more, but I wasn’t sure what to do next. So I started a software company and did computer games. When I was 40, I really wanted to only direct movies and never write again. When I was 45, I had my first child and I was happily writing and not interested in directing. … I feel like my life has been very exciting and very unpredictable.
What’s New
In the Spotlight – Rising Sun
Released twenty-two years ago this week, we are featuring Michael Crichton’s New York Times #1 Best Seller, Rising Sun. A thriller that takes place in the high-tech corporate world of Japan, Rising Sun generated a lot of controversy at the time of its release. You can learn all about it in our Rising Sun section where you will find other great content from The Official Michael Crichton Archives including an interesting Los Angeles Times article in which Michael Crichton is interviewed by author T. Jefferson Parker.
Westworld Remake News
While we wait for the debut of the HBO television series re-imaging of Michael Crichton’s Westworld, you can explore all of our exciting behind-the-scenes information on Michael Crichton’s ground-breaking, original. classic, Sci-Fi robot movie in our Westworld section.
