Summary: A new edition of the multimillion-selling bestseller that combines science fiction with action and adventure, which was turned into the most successful blockbuster of all time by Steven Spielberg in 1993. The long-awaited new installment of Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" series, "Jurassic World," will be released on June 12.

About the Author: Michael Crichton was born in 1942 in Chicago and initially trained as a doctor before becoming one of the world's most successful authors. In 1994, he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer: he had a number-one TV series, a book, and a film simultaneously with ER (which he created), Disclosure, and Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, which was the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release. He also directed several films, including The Great Train Robbery with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and his books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide. He passed away in 2008.