{"title":"T. J. Bass","description":"\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal\"\u003eT. J. Bass (1932 - 2011)\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nThomas Joseph Bassler was an American science fiction writer and doctor, principally known for his 'Hive' stories. The first of these, published in \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style:normal\"\u003eGalaxy Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style:normal\"\u003eIf\u003c\/i\u003e, were combined into the novel \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style:normal\"\u003eHalf Past Human\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for the Nebula Award in 1972. Loose sequel, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style:normal\"\u003eThe Godwhale\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.","products":[{"product_id":"the-godwhale","title":"The Godwhale","description":"\u003cb\u003eA post-apocalyptic dystopian fable by the acclaimed author of HALF PAST HUMAN, with an introduction by Ken MacLeod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRorqual Maru was a cyborg - part organic whale, part mechanised ship - and part god. She was a harvester - a vast plankton rake, now without a crop, abandoned by earth society when the seas died. So she selected an island for her grave, hoping to keep her carcass visible for salvage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough her long ear heard nothing, she believed that man still lived in his hive. If he should ever return to the sea, she wanted to serve. She longed for the thrill of a human's bare feet touching the skin of her deck. She missed the hearty hails, the sweat and the laughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe needed mankind. But all humans were long gone ... or were they?","brand":"Gollancz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47642994802974,"sku":"9780575129931","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2642\/0664\/products\/9780575129931-original.jpg?v=1770801694"},{"product_id":"half-past-human","title":"Half Past Human","description":"\u003cb\u003eA novel of dystopian future in the tradition of SOYLENT GREEN and H.G. Wells' THE TIME MACHINE, with an introduction by Ken MacLeod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTinker was a good citizen of the Hive - a model worker. But when he was allowed sexual activation he found Mu Ren who, like him, harboured forbidden genes. And so began the cataclysm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut in a world where half-wild humans are hunted for sport - and food - can anyone overthrow the Hive? Greater by far than its stunted, pink-blooded citizens, the Hive is more than prepared to rise and crush anyone who challenges its supremacy ...","brand":"Gollancz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47642995196190,"sku":"9780575129627","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2642\/0664\/products\/9780575129627-original.jpg?v=1763536820"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.gollancz.co.uk\/collections\/author-t-j-bass-1.oembed","provider":"Gollancz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}