1957 in science fiction

none Wikipedia:AI noticeboard/Backlog bonanza (Archives 1–6)#Skyerise July 2026 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 Roger MacBride Allen John Barnes Stephen Baxter Joël Champetier (d. 2015) Jean-Claude Dunyach John M. Ford (d. 2006) C. S. Friedman Elizabeth Hand John Meaney Jeff Noon Jerry Oltion Jerry Ordway Wildy Petoud Sharon Shinn Shumil Michael Stackpole Tad Williams Deaths Ray Cummings (b. 1887) Alfred Döblin (b. 1878) Literary releases Category:1957 science fiction novels 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.First published in English by Noonday Press in 1961. 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.Kim Newman Quatermass and the Pit https://books.google.com/books?id=OW4dBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA31 31 October 2014 Palgrave Macmillan 978-1-84457-793-4 31 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 List of science fiction films of the 1950s Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/Notes20 Million Miles to EarthNathan H. JuranWilliam Hopper, Joan Taylor, Frank Puglia, John ZarembaUnited StatesAdventure Family Fantasy Horror ThrillerThe 27th DayWilliam AsherGene Barry, Valerie French, George VoskovecUnited StatesThe Astounding She-MonsterRonnie AshcroftJeanne Tatum, Ewing Brown, Robert ClarkeUnited StatesCrime HorrorThe Amazing Colossal ManBert I. GordonGlenn Langan, Cathy Downs, William HudsonUnited StatesAttack of the Crab MonstersRoger CormanRichard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell JohnsonUnited StatesHorrorBeginning of the EndBert I. GordonPeter Graves, Peggie Castle, Morris AnkrumUnited StatesHorrorThe Black ScorpionEdward LudwigRichard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos RivasUnited StatesHorrorThe Brain from Planet ArousNathan H. JuranJohn Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert FullerUnited StatesAction Adventure Horror ThrillerThe Staff Friends of Scarecrow Video amp 2004 The Scarecrow Movie Guide 630–723 Sasquatch Books Seattle 1-57061-415-6 The CyclopsBert I. GordonJames Craig, Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr.United StatesHorrorThe Deadly MantisNathan H. JuranCraig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix TaltonUnited StatesFamily Horror ThrillerFrom Hell It CameDan MilnerTod Andrews, Tina Carver, Linda WatkinsUnited StatesHorrorThe Giant ClawFred SearsJeff Morrow, Mara Corday, Morris AnkrumUnited StatesFantasy Horror ThrillerHalf HumanIshirō Honda, Kenneth G. CraneJohn Carradine, Morris AnkrumJapanUnited StatesHorror. USA version. See 1955 for Japan versionThe Incredible Shrinking ManJack ArnoldGrant Williams, Randy Stuart, April KentUnited StatesHorror Winner of a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1958.Invasion of the Saucer MenEdward L. CahnSteve Terrell, Gloria Castillo, Frank Gorshin, Lyn OsborneUnited StatesFamily HorrorThe Invisible BoyHerman HoffmanRichard Eyer, Philip Abbott, Diane BrewsterUnited StatesAdventure Comedy FamilyThe Invisible Man vs. The Human FlyMitsuo MurayamaRyuji Shinagawa, Yoshiro Kitahara, Junko KanoJapanOnly released in JapanI Was a Teenage FrankensteinHerbert L. StrockWhit Bissell, Phyllis Coates, Robert Burton, Gary Conway, George LynnUSADrama Fantasy HorrorI Was a Teenage WerewolfGene Fowler Jr.Michael Landon, Whit Bissell, Yvonne LimeUSAHorrorKronosKurt NeumannJeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, John Emery, George O'HanlonUnited StatesAction Drama Horror RomanceThe Land UnknownVirgil VogelJock Mahoney, Shawn Smith, William ReynoldsUnited StatesAdventure Fantasy ThrillerThe Man Without a BodyCharles Saunders, W. Lee WilderRobert Hutton, George Coulouris, Julia ArnallUnited KingdomHorrorThe Man Who Turned to StoneLászló KardosVictor Jory, William HudsonUnited StatesHorrorThe Monolith MonstersJohn SherwoodGrant Williams, Lola Albright, Les TremayneUnited StatesDrama HorrorMonster from Green HellKenneth G. CraneJim DavisUnited StatesHorrorThe Monster That Challenged the WorldArnold LavenTim Holt, Audrey Dalton, Hans ConriedUnited StatesHorror ThrillerThe Mysterians (a.k.a. Chikyû Bôeigun)Ishirō HondaKenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Momoko KochiJapanAction Family Thriller KaijūThe Night the World ExplodedFred SearsKathryn Grant, William Leslie, Tristram CoffinUnited StatesNot of This EarthRoger CormanPaul Birch, Beverly Garland, Morgan JonesUnited StatesHorrorQuatermass 2Val GuestBrian Donlevy, John Longden, Sid JamesUnited KingdomHorror U.S. title: Enemy from Space.Road To The Stars (a.k.a. Doroga K Zvezdam)Pavel KlushantsevGeorgi SolovyovSoviet UnionBiography Mark Wade Road to the Stars Encyclopedia Astronautica http://www.astronautix.com/articles/roastars.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20021011092710/http://astronautix.com/articles/roastars.htm dead October 11, 2002 2009-04-02Doroga K Zvezdam NFA Catalogue British Film Institute http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/21990?view=synopsis https://web.archive.org/web/20121010175056/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/21990?view=synopsis dead 2012-10-10 2009-04-02 The Secret of Two Oceans Konstantin PipinashviliIgor Vladimirov, Sergej Golovanov, Sergej StoljarovSoviet UnionAdventure Crime Fantasy Mystery :ru:Тайна двух океанов (фильм)She DevilKurt NeumannAlbert Dekker, Jack Kelly, Mari BlanchardUnited StatesCrime Horror ThrillerThe UnearthlyBrooke PetersJohn Carradine, Myron Healey, Allison HayesUnited StatesHorrorThe Unknown TerrorCharles Marquis WarrenJohn Howard, Mala Powers, Paul E. Richards, May WynnUnited StatesHorrorThe VampirePaul LandresJohn Beal, Colleen Gray, Kenneth TobeyUnited StatesHorror ThrillerThe Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy (a.k.a. La momia azteca contra el robot humano)Rafael PortilloRamon Gay, Rosita Arenas, Luis Aceves CastanedaMexicoHorror Awards No Hugo Award was awarded in 1957.World Science Fiction Society The Hugo Awards: FAQ 19 July 2007 http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-faq/ 2019-03-02 2011-05-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20110507072814/http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-faq/ live See also 1957 in science Notes nb References Category:Science fiction by year * science-fiction