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Blood Music

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By Greg Bear
Original publication date: 1985

Description

In order to save his biochip experiments from his nervous employers, eccentric genius Vergil Ulam of Genetron Labs injects himself with his cell cultures, thereby beginning a startling physical transformation that rapidly spreads across the continent

Notes

Originally published as a novella in Analog, June 1983.
Awarded the Prix Apollo (1986)
John W Campbell Memorial Award Best Novel nominee (1986)
Hugo Best Novel nominee (1986)
Nebula Best Novel nominee (1986)
Hugo Best Novellette winner (1984)
Nebula Best Novellette winner (1984)

Reviews:

Midwest Book Review: An unusual 'invasion' by intelligent smaller beings who are changing the structure and definition of 'humanity' are at the heart of Bear's classic story...

Ingram: The Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Moving Mars presents the book that launched his career, featuring a scientist who conducts an experiment in cell restructuring that takes on a threatening life of its own.