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American science fiction and fantasy author (1921–1975)

Also known as: James Benjamin Blish, William Atheling, Jr., Джеймс Блиш, جيمس بليش, 제임스 블리시, ジェイムズ・ブリッシュ

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Known works

  • A Case of Conscience
  • Black Easter
  • The Star Trek Reader II
  • The Star Trek Reader III
  • The Star Trek Reader IV