T. J. Bass
Encyclopedia
T. J. Bass, real name Thomas J. Bassler, MD (1932 - ) is an American
science fiction
author and doctor
, having graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University
's School of Medicine. Bassler is also known for his early promotion of the medical benefits of marathon running Two of Bass' novels, Half Past Human (1971) and The Godwhale (1974), were nominated for the Nebula award
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
author and doctor
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, having graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university located in Richmond, Virginia. It comprises two campuses in the Downtown Richmond area, the product of a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968...
's School of Medicine. Bassler is also known for his early promotion of the medical benefits of marathon running Two of Bass' novels, Half Past Human (1971) and The Godwhale (1974), were nominated for the Nebula award
Nebula Award
The Nebula Award is given each year by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America , for the best science fiction/fantasy fiction published in the United States during the previous year...
.