1957 in science fiction
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The year 1957 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events.
Events
- The 15th annual Worldcon, Loncon I, is held in London, England
Births and deaths
Births
Deaths
- Ray Cummings (b. 1887)
- Alfred Döblin (b. 1878)
Literary releases
Serialized novels
- A Planet for Texans by Henry Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire, Fantastic Universe (March).
First editions
- Andromeda: A Space-Age Tale by Ivan Yefremov (in Russian), a futuristic communist utopia where a starship crew navigates challenges and cultural dynamics.
- Big Planet by Jack Vance, explores a rogue planet's diverse societies and political intrigue.
- The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle, a sentient cloud from space threatens Earth, prompting scientific investigation.
- The Cosmic Puppets by Philip K. Dick, a man discovers his hometown is an illusion controlled by cosmic forces.
- The Deep Range by Arthur C. Clarke, chronicles an ex-astronaut's career in ocean exploration and whale ranching.
- The Door into Summer by Robert A. Heinlein, an engineer uses time travel to seek revenge and reclaim his inventions.
- Empire of the Atom by A. E. van Vogt, a future civilization based on ancient Roman culture navigates political upheaval.
- Die Gelehrtenrepublik [The Egghead Republic] by Arno Schmidt (in German), a journalist encounters mutants and brain-preserving scientists post-nuclear war.
- Gläserne Bienen [The Glass Bees] by Ernst Jünger (in German), an ex-cavalryman grapples with modernity and morality during a job interview at a robot-making company.[nb 1]
- The Green Odyssey by Philip José Farmer, a castaway's quest to return home leads him through bizarre alien adventures.
- High Vacuum by Charles Eric Maine, the castaways of a crashed moon expedition astruggle to survive and return to Earth.
- Islands of Space by John W. Campbell, Jr., space explorers discover new worlds and encounter alien civilizations.
- Mach 1: A Story of Planet Ionus by Allen Adler, a human pilot and his companion are kidnapped by aliens.
- The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham, an English village is overtaken by mysterious, super-intelligent children.
- The Mind Cage by A. E. van Vogt, explores mind control and identity in a dystopian future.
- The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov, the second book in his Robot series.
- Niourk by Stefan Wul, a Fleuve Noir Anticipation collection novel.
- Oms en série by Stefan Wul (in French), another Fleuve Noir Anticipation collection novel; filmed as La Planète sauvage in 1973.
- On the Beach by Nevil Shute, post-apocalyptic novel where survivors in Australia await inevitable fallout.
- Rocket to Limbo by Alan E. Nourse, a space mission discovers a telekinetic city, granting the crew psychic powers and ambassadorial roles.
- Rogue in Space by Fredric Brown, a sentient asteroid interacts with fugitives, builds a new world, and resurrects a woman, creating a secluded Eden.
- The Shrouded Planet by "Robert Randall", a fix-up collaboration between Robert Silverberg and Randall Garrett.
- Star Born by Andre Norton, colonists on an alien planet struggle for independence and survival.
- The Strange World of Planet X by Rene Ray, Countess of Midleton, a novelization of her 1956 TV serial of the same name.[1]
- Wasp by Eric Frank Russell, a man disrupts an alien society using guerrilla tactics during an interstellar war.
- Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd [A Week in the Wales that Will Be] by Islwyn Ffowc Elis (in Welsh), a time traveler explores a future Wales with utopian and dystopian elements.
Short stories
- "Call Me Joe" (novelette) by Poul Anderson, Astounding Science Fiction (April).
- "Get Out of My Sky" (novella) by James Blish, Astounding Science Fiction (January–February).
Juveniles
- Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein (juvenile), a boy rises from slavery to uncover his mysterious heritage and destiny.
- City on the Moon by Murray Leinster, final book of the To the Stars series following Space Platform and Space Tug.
- Danny Dunn on a Desert Island by Raymond Abrashkin and Jay Williams, second novel in the Danny Dunn series.
Children's books
- Blast Off at Woomera by Hugh Walters, first book in the Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A. series.
- The Voices of Mars by Patrick Moore, continues Mission to Mars, and The Domes of Mars.
Comics
- First appearance of the Challengers of the Unknown, by Jack Kirby, is published in Showcase #8 by DC Comics.
Movies
Awards
No Hugo Award was awarded in 1957.[6]
See also
Notes
- ↑ First published in English by Noonday Press in 1961.
- ↑ Winner of a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1958.
- ↑ U.S. title: Enemy from Space.
References
- ↑ Kim Newman (31 October 2014). Quatermass and the Pit. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 31. ISBN 978-1-84457-793-4.
- ↑ The Staff & Friends of Scarecrow Video (2004). The Scarecrow Movie Guide. Seattle: Sasquatch Books. pp. 630–723. ISBN 1-57061-415-6.
- ↑ Wade, Mark. "Road to the Stars". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on October 11, 2002. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ↑ "Doroga K Zvezdam". NFA Catalogue. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ↑ ru:Тайна двух океанов (фильм)
- ↑ "The Hugo Awards: FAQ". World Science Fiction Society. 19 July 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2019-03-02.