Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov

Who did Arthur C. Clarke say was the second best science writer?

Arthur C. Clarke.

Arthur C. Clarke?

Yep. Arthur C. Clarke.

And who did Isaac Asimov say was the second best science fiction writer?

Isaac Asimov.

Isaac Asimov?

Yep. Isaac Asimov.

But haven't you gotten these gentlemen switched about? I mean, Arthur wrote major works about science, particularly about space exploration. He even got a Franklin Institute Medal for his writings on satellite communication.

And Isaac Asimov authored more than 80 novels and short story collections of science fiction. And he is considered the science fiction writer of the 20th century.

No, we got it right the first time. In fact, Arthur and Isaac cemented their claims as to who was the second best at what in a famous agreement - and by default who was first. And you can learn what that agreement was, who was second, and who was first - and a bit more about Arthur and Isaac and their writings - if you just click here.