At that time, I mentioned that he was best know for his series of twelve Sector General novels, and promised that I’d have more to say on Sector General in another post. I’ve already introduced James White when I reviewed four of his stand-alone novels recently. Behind these areas of opaque metal plating lay sections wherein the lighting was so viciously incandescent that the eyes of approaching ship’s pilots had to be protected from it, or compartments which were so dark and cold that not even the light which filtered in from the stars could be allowed to penetrate to their inhabitants. From its view-ports shone lights that were yellow and red-orange and soft, liquid green, and others which were a searing actinic blue. He was also Guest-of-Honour of several conventions.Like a sprawling, misshapen Christmas tree the lights of Sector Twelve General Hospital blazed against the misty backdrop of the stars. Although missing winning the most prestigious honours four times, White gained other awards for specific works and for contributions to science fiction. The "Sector General" series is regarded as defining the genre of medical science fiction, and as introducing a memorable crew of aliens. White abhorred violence, and medical and other emergencies were the sources of dramatic tension in his stories. White also published nine other novels, two of which were nominated for major awards, unsuccessfully.
His best-known novels were the twelve of the Sector General series, the first published in 1962 and the last after his death. Encouraged by other fans, White began publishing short stories in 1953, and his first novel was published in 1957.
He became a fan of science fiction in 1941 and co-wrote two fan magazines, from 1948 to 19 to 1965.
He was born in Belfast and returned there after spending some early years in Canada. James White was a Northern Irish author of science fiction novellas, short stories and novels.
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