James Blish

James Benjamin Blish (East Orange, New Jersey, May 23, 1921 - Henley-on-Thames, July 29, 1975) was an American author of fantasy and science fiction. Blish also wrote criticism of science fiction using the pen-name William Atheling Jr.

Honors, Awards and Recognition

• 2002 Elected to Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
• 1977 Creation of the James Blish award for Criticism (first winner, Brian Aldiss)
• 1976 BSFA Special Award for Best British SF
• 1970 Nebula award nomination for "A Style in Treason" "Best Novella"
• 1970 Guest of honor, British Eastercon
• 1969 Hugo award nomination for "We All Die Naked" "Best Novella"
• 1968 Nebula award nomination for Black Easter "Best Novel"
• 1965 Nebula award nomination for "The Shipwrecked Hotel" "Best Novelette" (with Norman L. Knight)
• 1960 Guest of Honor, World Science Fiction Convention
• 1959 Hugo award for A Case of Conscience "Best Novel"
• 1953/2004 Retro-Hugo for "Earthman Come Home" "Best Novelette"
• 1953/2004 Retro-Hugo for "A Case of Conscience" "Best Novella"
• 1950/2001 Retro-Hugo nomination for "Okie" "Best Novelette"