James Blish
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Summary
James Blish was born on May 23, 1921[1], in East Orange[2]. He died on July 30, 1975[3], in Henley-on-Thames[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], literary critic[7], and science fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,561 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holywell Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: J. A. Lawrence[11], Virginia Kidd[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Educated at: Columbia University[15], Rutgers University[16]
- Notable work: A Case of Conscience[17], The Seedling Stars[18]
- Award received: Hugo Award for Best Novel[19], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[20], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: science fiction[24], fantasy[25]
- Commons category: James Benjamin Blish[26]
- Archives at: Bodleian Library Special Collections[27]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[29]
- Family name: Blish[30]
- Given name: James[31], Benjamin[32]
- Pseudonym: William Atheling, Jr.[33]
- Official website: http://jamesblish.com/[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[36]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novella[37], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[38], Locus Award for Best Novella[39], Nebula Award for Best Novel[40], Nebula Award for Best Novella[41], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[42], Locus Award for Best Collection[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Birth name: James Benjamin Blish[45]
Why It Matters
James Blish has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include A Case of Conscience[48], a literary work[49].
FAQs
Where was James Blish born?
James Blish's place of birth was East Orange[2].
Where did James Blish die?
James Blish died in Henley-on-Thames[4].
Who was James Blish married to?
James Blish's spouses include J. A. Lawrence[11] and Virginia Kidd[12].
What did James Blish do for work?
James Blish worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], literary critic[7], and science fiction writer[8].
Where did James Blish go to school?
James Blish was educated at Columbia University[15] and Rutgers University[16].
What awards did James Blish receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel[19], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[20], Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella[21], and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette[22].