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|}}'''Henry Gee''' is a biologist and author of ''[[The Science of Middle-earth]]'', as well as being the current editor of the [[Tolkien Society]]'s scholarly journal ''[[Mallorn (journal)|Mallorn]]''.
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'''Henry Gee''' is a biologist, palaeontologist, and author of ''[[The Science of Middle-earth (2004 book)|The Science of Middle-earth]]''.


==About==
==About==
Henry Gee was awarded a BA in zoology and genetics from the [[University of Leeds]] in [[1984]] before going on to complete a PhD in zoology at the University of Cambridge in [[1991]];<ref name="about">Henry Gee, ''[[The Science of Middle-earth]]'' (London: Souvenir Press, 2005), p. 255</ref> before finishing his doctorate, he joined the staff of ''Nature'' in [[1987]] where he is now a senior editor of biological sciences.<ref>"[http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/#HenryGee About the Editors]", ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]''</ref> At ''Nature'' he devised and edits the "Futures" science-fiction series for which he won the Best Publisher award from the [http://www.esfs.info/esfs-awards-2000.html#2005 European Science Fiction Society] in [[2005]].<ref>"Announcements: Mallorn Turns Over a New Leaf" in ''[[Amon Hen (journal)|Amon Hen]]'', no. [[Amon Hen 208|208]], [[November]] [[2007]], p. 6</ref>
Henry Gee was awarded a BA in zoology and genetics from the [[University of Leeds]] in [[1984]] before going on to complete a PhD in zoology at the [[Cambridge|University of Cambridge]] in [[1991]];<ref name="about">Henry Gee, ''[[The Science of Middle-earth (2004 book)|The Science of Middle-earth]]'' (London: Souvenir Press, 2005), p. 255</ref> before finishing his doctorate, he joined the staff of ''[[wikipedia:Nature(journal)| Nature]]'' in [[1987]] where he is now a senior editor of biological sciences.<ref>"[http://www.nature.com/nature/about/editors/#HenryGee About the Editors]", ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]'' (accessed 30 May 2023)</ref> At ''Nature'' he devised and edits the "Futures" science-fiction series for which he won the Best Publisher award from the [https://www.esfs.info/esfs-awards/2000-2009/5 European Science Fiction Society] in [[2005]].<ref>"Announcements: Mallorn Turns Over a New Leaf" in ''[[Amon Hen (journal)|Amon Hen]]'', no. [[Amon Hen 208|208]], [[November]] [[2007]], p. 6</ref>


Aside from his work in biology, Henry Gee has gained notoriety in the Tolkien community as the author of ''[[The Science of Middle-earth]]'', the editor of ''[[Mallorn (journal)|Mallorn]]'', and the special correspondent on science matters - under the pseudonym of "[[Olog-hai|Olog-Hai]]"<ref name="about"/> - at [http://www.theonering.net TheOneRing.net]. In particular, as editor of ''Mallorn'' Gee has received both praise and criticism from members of the [[Tolkien Society]] due to the editorial changes which he has made to the journal. ''See also: [[Mallorn (journal)]]''
Aside from his work in biology, Gee has gained notoriety in the Tolkien community as the author of ''[[The Science of Middle-earth (2004 book)|The Science of Middle-earth]]'', the editor of ''[[Mallorn (journal)|Mallorn]]'' from [[:Category:Mallorn (journal)|issues 45-54]], and the special correspondent on science matters - under the pseudonym of "[[Olog-hai|Olog-Hai]]"<ref name="about"/> - at [http://www.theonering.net TheOneRing.net].
==Tolkien-related Publications==
 
*"[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v425/n6957/full/425455a.html Exhibition: A hobbit-forming show]" in ''Nature'' ([[2003]])<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v425/n6957/full/425455a.html Exhibition: A hobbit-forming show]" in ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]'', vol. 425, no. 6957, [[October 2|2 October]] [[2003]], p. 455</ref>
==Bibliography, selected==
*"[http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041108/full/news041108-4.html Kicking the hobbit habit]" in ''Nature News'' ([[2004]])<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041108/full/news041108-4.html Kicking the hobbit habit]" in [http://www.nature.com/news/index.html Nature News], [[November 8|8 November]] [[2004]]</ref>
===Books===
*''[[The Science of Middle-earth]]'' ([[2004]])<ref>Henry Gee, ''[[The Science of Middle-earth]]'' (New York: Cold Spring Press, 2004); ISBN 0-285-63723-1</ref>
* [[2004]]: ''[[The Science of Middle-earth (2004 book)|The Science of Middle-earth]]
*"[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/full/446979a.html In a hole in the ground]" in ''Nature'' ([[2007]])<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/full/446979a.html In a hole in the ground]" in ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]'', vol. 446, no. 7139, [[April 26|26 April]] [[2007]], pp. 979-80</ref>
===Journals (editor)===
* [[Mallorn 45|''Mallorn'' 45]] ([[2008]])
* [[2008]]: [[Mallorn 45|''Mallorn'' 45]]
* [[Mallorn 46|''Mallorn'' 46]] ([[2008]])
* [[2008]]: [[Mallorn 46|''Mallorn'' 46]]
==References==
* [[2009]]: [[Mallorn 47|''Mallorn'' 47]]
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* [[2009]]: [[Mallorn 48|''Mallorn'' 48]]
==External Links==
* [[2010]]: [[Mallorn 49|''Mallorn'' 49]]
* [http://www.chiswick.demon.co.uk/ Official Website]
* [[2010]]: [[Mallorn 50|''Mallorn'' 50]]
* [http://network.nature.com/people/henrygee/profile Henry Gee's profile on ''Nature'']
* [[2011]]: [[Mallorn 51|''Mallorn'' 51]]
* [http://us.macmillan.com/author/henrygee Henry Gee at Macmillan Books]
* [[2011]]: [[Mallorn 52|''Mallorn'' 52]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Gee Henry Gee at Wikipedia]
* [[2012]]: [[Mallorn 53|''Mallorn'' 53]]
[[Category:Authors|Gee, Henry]]
* [[2013]]: [[Mallorn 54|''Mallorn'' 54]]
===Articles===
* [[2003]]: ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]''
**  ([[2 October|October 2]]:) "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v425/n6957/full/425455a.html Exhibition: A hobbit-forming show]"<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v425/n6957/full/425455a.html Exhibition: A hobbit-forming show]" in ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]'', vol. 425, no. 6957, [[2 October]] [[2003]], p. 455</ref>
* [[2004]]: ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]''
** ([[8 November|November 8]]:) "[http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041108/full/news041108-4.html Kicking the hobbit habit]"<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041108/full/news041108-4.html Kicking the hobbit habit]" in [http://www.nature.com/news/index.html Nature News], [[8 November]] [[2004]]</ref>
* [[2007]]: ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]''
** ([[26 April|April 26]]:) "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/full/446979a.html In a hole in the ground]"<ref>Henry Gee, "[http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/full/446979a.html In a hole in the ground]" in ''[http://www.nature.com Nature]'', vol. 446, no. 7139, [[26 April]] [[2007]], pp. 979-80</ref>
* [[2008]]: [[Mallorn 45|''Mallorn'' 45]]  
** "Beowulf, The Real Story" (review of [[wikipedia:Beowulf (2007 film)|''Beowulf'' film]])
* [[2009]]: [[Mallorn 47|''Mallorn'' 47]]
** "The ode goes ever on" (editorial)
** "Away with the fairies" (review of ''[[Tolkien, Race and Cultural History]]'')
* [[2009]]: [[Mallorn 48|''Mallorn'' 48]]
** "A year in study" (review of ''[[Tolkien Studies: Volume 6]]'')
* [[2010]]: [[Mallorn 49|''Mallorn'' 49]]
** "Deep in the forest..." (review of ''[[Born of Hope]]'')
* [[2011]]: [[Mallorn 51|''Mallorn'' 51]]
** "Ent and sources"  (editorial)
* [[2011]]: [[Mallorn 52|''Mallorn'' 52]]
** "A dash of movie magic" (review of ''[[wikipedia:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2]]'')
** "Did Tolkien support the Canaries"
* [[2013]]: [[Mallorn 54|''Mallorn'' 54]]  
** "Questions of authorship" (editorial)
** "A journey to the cinema" (review of ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'')
* [[2013]]: ''Discover Magazine''
** "[http://discovermagazine.com/2013/dec/20-how-to-explain-your-dragon The Science Behind Mythical Dragons]"
 
==External links==
*'''[https://occamstypewriter.org/cromercrox/ His blog]'''
* {{WP|Henry_Gee|Henry Gee}}
* [http://network.nature.com/people/henrygee/profile Henry Gee] at ''[http://www.nature.com/ Nature]''
* [http://us.macmillan.com/author/henrygee Henry Gee] at [http://us.macmillan.com/default.aspx Macmillan Books]
 
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 31 May 2023

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Henry Gee
Biographical information
Born1962
EducationUniversity of Leeds,
University of Cambridge
OccupationAuthor, biologist, palaeontologist
LocationNorfolk, UK
Websiteoccamstypewriter.org

Henry Gee is a biologist, palaeontologist, and author of The Science of Middle-earth.

About[edit | edit source]

Henry Gee was awarded a BA in zoology and genetics from the University of Leeds in 1984 before going on to complete a PhD in zoology at the University of Cambridge in 1991;[1] before finishing his doctorate, he joined the staff of Nature in 1987 where he is now a senior editor of biological sciences.[2] At Nature he devised and edits the "Futures" science-fiction series for which he won the Best Publisher award from the European Science Fiction Society in 2005.[3]

Aside from his work in biology, Gee has gained notoriety in the Tolkien community as the author of The Science of Middle-earth, the editor of Mallorn from issues 45-54, and the special correspondent on science matters - under the pseudonym of "Olog-Hai"[1] - at TheOneRing.net.

Bibliography, selected[edit | edit source]

Books[edit | edit source]

Journals (editor)[edit | edit source]

Articles[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Henry Gee, The Science of Middle-earth (London: Souvenir Press, 2005), p. 255
  2. ↑ "About the Editors", Nature (accessed 30 May 2023)
  3. ↑ "Announcements: Mallorn Turns Over a New Leaf" in Amon Hen, no. 208, November 2007, p. 6
  4. ↑ Henry Gee, "Exhibition: A hobbit-forming show" in Nature, vol. 425, no. 6957, 2 October 2003, p. 455
  5. ↑ Henry Gee, "Kicking the hobbit habit" in Nature News, 8 November 2004
  6. ↑ Henry Gee, "In a hole in the ground" in Nature, vol. 446, no. 7139, 26 April 2007, pp. 979-80
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