This article is about the 1953 novel. For the 2003 television show, see More than Human (TV series). For the book by Ramez Naam, see Ramez Naam.
More Than Human
First edition
Author
Theodore Sturgeon
Cover artist
Richard M. Powers
Language
English
Genre
Science fiction
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Young
Publication date
November 16, 1953[1]
Publication place
United States
Media type
Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages
233
More Than Human is a 1953 science fiction novel by American writer Theodore Sturgeon. It is a revision and expansion of his previously published novella Baby Is Three, which is bracketed by two additional parts written for the novel ("The Fabulous Idiot" and "Morality").[2]
It won the 1954 International Fantasy Award, which was also given to works in science fiction. It was additionally nominated in 2004 for a "Retro Hugo" award for the year 1954. Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.
Simon & Schuster published a graphic novel version of More Than Human in 1978, titled Heavy Metal Presents Theodore Sturgeon's More Than Human. It was illustrated by Alex Niño and scripted by Doug Moench.[3]
^"Books Published Today". The New York Times: 23. November 16, 1953.
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Theodore Sturgeon, as quoted in the "Baby is Three" story notes, The Complete Stories, vol VI
^Heavy Metal Presents Theodore Sturgeon's More Than Human at the Grand Comics Database
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