by T. J. Bass
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T.J. Bass (Thomas Joseph Bassler) was an American science-fiction writer and doctor, principally known for his ‘Hive’ stories. The first of these, published in Galaxy Science Fiction and If, were combined into the novel Half Past Human, which was nominated for the Nebula Award in 1972. Its loose sequel, The Godwhale, was also nominated three years later. His work explored the theme of overpopulation and was notable for its strong command of biological extrapolation. He died in 2011.
Also By T.J. Bass
NOVELS
Half Past Human (1971)
The Godwhale (1974)
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Text copyright © Thomas J Bassler 1971
Introduction copyright © Ken MacLeod 2013
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Short extracts from this novel first appeared in Galaxy magazine (December 1969) titled ‘Half Past Human’ copyright © Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation 1969, and in If magazine (November/December issue 1970) titled GITAR copyright © Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation 1970
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