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John Christopher's Tripod series, particularly "The White Mountains", played a significant role in my attraction to post-apocalyptic science fiction. I remember reading the book in a day, perched atop a 15-foot tall tree stump while on holidays on the west coast of BC.  Later, I read "A Wrinkle in the Skin" and found it equally enticing--a story about re-discovering a world that has become unfamiliar, violent and strange overnight.
(I see upon reading some of the obits that this genre of story is referred to as "cozy catastrophe".  Certainly, I'm glad I can read about these worlds and not live in them!)

Today, when I explore strange new places, or take photos of abandoned cars and decaying buildings, I experience the same sense of wistfulness and awe that I felt while reading those stories.

I am sad to hear of his passing, and hope that perhaps more people will discover his books now that he is gone.

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~PhsocyoKitty Apr 11, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Its sad John has passed. :( I did a summer reading project on one of his books and it was amazing! His books where just awesome! I wish he was still alive so I could tell him how amazing and inspiring he and his book where to me. I keep reading the books over and over and I can't stop. :) Its too bad...well if I could say something to him I would tell him how much I loved his books just awesome. He will be missed
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~NickNightshade Feb 6, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
I remember reading those books a long time ago. Definitely was an influence on me. You shall be missed good sir.
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*dfacto Feb 6, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Dammit, this ruined my night. :(
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