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James Blish
American science fiction and fantasy author (1921–1975)
James Blish was born on May 23, 1921 in East Orange, United States and died on July 30, 1975, aged 54.
Born
May 23, 1921
James Blish died aged 54.
Died: July 30, 1975
- Birthplace
- East Orange, United States
- Professions
- literary critic, science fiction writer, writer, novelist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about James Blish
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- James Benjamin Blish
- Pseudonyms
- William Atheling, Jr.
Official links & social profiles
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- SNAC
- Babelio
- Find a Grave
- Vegetti Catalog of Fantastic Literature
- NooSFere
- BnF authorities
- Discogs
- LibraryThing
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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Questions people ask
How old was James Blish when they died?
James Blish died aged 54.
When is James Blish’s birthday?
James Blish’s recorded birthday is May 23.
Where was James Blish born?
James Blish was born in East Orange, United States.
What was James Blish’s name at birth?
James Blish’s recorded birth name is James Benjamin Blish.
When did James Blish die?
James Blish died on July 30, 1975.