Jurassic Park: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Jurassic Park is a 1990 science fiction novel written by Michael Crichton. A cautionary tale about genetic engineering, it presents the collapse of an amusement park showcasing genetically re-created dinosaurs to illustrate the mathematical concept of chaos theory and its real-world implications. A sequel titled The Lost World, also written by Crichton, was published in 1995. In 1997, both novels were re-published as a single book titled Michael Crichton's Jurassic World. In 1996 it was awarded the Secondary BILBY Award.
Quick facts about Jurassic Park
- Title: Jurassic Park
- Author: Michael Crichton
- First published: 1990
- Genre: dichogamy, corporate espionage, science fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL46881W
Where to read Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Jurassic Park is a 1990 science fiction novel written by Michael Crichton.
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Jurassic Park was written by Michael Crichton.
When was Jurassic Park published?
Jurassic Park was first published in 1990.
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