1951 in science fiction

none Wikipedia:AI noticeboard/Backlog bonanza (Archives 1–6)#Skyerise July 2026 The year 1951 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events. Births and deaths Births A. A. Attanasio Michael A. Banks Greg Bear (d. 2022) David Bischoff (d. 2018) Orson Scott Card Christopher Evans Esther Friesner Barbara Hambly Simon Hawke Christopher Hinz P. C. Hodgell Theodore Judson James Patrick Kelly David Marusek Lisanne Norman Melinda Snodgrass John Steakley (d. 2010) K. D. Wentworth (d. 2012) Timothy Zahn Deaths Literary releases Category:1951 science fiction novels Serialized novels The Continent Makers by L. Sprague de Camp. It first appeared in book form in the collection The Continent Makers and Other Tales of the Viagens, published in hardcover by Twayne Publishers in 1953. Planets in Combat by Robert A. Heinlein, Blue Book (September–October), first publication of Between Planets, also published in hardcover in October. First editions The Astronauts by Stanisław Lem (in Polish), explores the challenges and philosophical implications of space exploration. The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham, depicts a post-apocalyptic world where humanity faces deadly plants and societal collapse. Foundation by Isaac Asimov, chronicles the rise and fall of a galactic empire through the fictional science of psychohistory. Prelude to Space by Arthur C. Clarke, focuses on humanity's first steps towards space exploration and colonization. The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein, humanity battles against alien parasites that can control human minds. Rogue Queen by L. Sprague de Camp, explores a human-alien romance and the clash of cultures on an alien world. The Sands of Mars by Arthur C. Clarke, envisions the challenges and discoveries of the first human colony on Mars. The Stars, Like Dust by Isaac Asimov, follows a young man caught in political intrigue and rebellion across star systems. Time and Again by Clifford D. Simak, explores time travel and its effects on humanity and the natural world. The Weapon Shops of Isher by A. E. van Vogt, portrays a future society where citizens have access to advanced weaponry to defend against tyranny. Novellas And Then There Were None https://web.archive.org/web/20040602195453/http://www.abelard.org/e-f-russell.htm 2004-06-02 by Eric Frank Russell, Astounding Science Fiction (June), anarchy in action—an Earth envoy encounters an alien society that rejects authority and government. Short stories "The Fireman" by Ray Bradbury, Galaxy Science Fiction (February), later expanded into Fahrenheit 451 (1953) "Sentinel of Eternity" by Arthur C. Clarke, 10 Story Fantasy (Spring), renamed "The Sentinel" in subsequent collections. Short story collections The Green Hills of Earth by Robert A. Heinlein (collection) The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury (collection) Juveniles Between Planets by Robert A. Heinlein (juvenile), follows a young man navigating between Earth and the colonies of Venus and Mars. Movies List of science fiction films of the 1950s Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/NotesAbbott and Costello Meet the Invisible ManCharles LamontBud Abbott, Lou Costello, Nancy GuildUnited StatesComedy Family SportCaptain Video: Master of the StratosphereSpencer Gordon Bennet, Wallace GrissellJudd Holdren, Gene RothUnited StatesAdventure Serial filmThe Day the Earth Stood StillRobert WiseMichael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam JaffeUnited StatesDrama Winner of a Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding in 1951.FiveArch ObolerWilliam Phipps, Susan Douglas, James AndersonUnited StatesDrama HorrorFlight to MarsLesley SelanderMarguerite Chapman, Cameron Mitchell, Arthur FranzUnited StatesDramaI'll Never Forget YouRoy Ward BakerTyrone Power, Ann BlythUnited StatesLost ContinentSam NewfieldCesar Romero, Hillary Brooke, Chick ChandlerUnited StatesAdventure FantasyLost Planet AirmenFred C. BrannonTristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, I. Stanford JolleyUnited StatesAction Crime Assembled from the serial King of the Rocket Men.The Man from Planet XEdgar G. UlmerRobert Clarke, Margaret Field, Raymond BondUnited StatesHorror Romance ThrillerThe Man in the White SuitAlexander MackendrickAlec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, Ernest ThesigerUnited KingdomComedy DramaMysterious IslandSpencer Gordon Bennet Richard Crane, Marshall Reed, Karen Randle, Ralph HodgesUnited StatesAction Family Serial filmSuperman and the Mole MenLee SholemGeorge Reeves, Phyllis Coates, Jeff CoreyUnited StatesAction Adventure Drama Family Fantasy RomanceThe Thing from Another WorldChristian NybyMargaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, Robert CornthwaiteUnited StatesHorrorTwo Lost WorldsNorman Dawn, Norman KennedyJames Arness, Laura ElliottUnited StatesAdventure RomanceUnknown WorldTerrell O. MorseBruce Kellogg, Marilyn Nash, Jim Bannon, Otto WaldisUnited StatesAdventureWhen Worlds CollideRudolph MatéRichard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, John HoytUnited StatesAction Thriller Awards The main science-fiction awards known at the present time did not exist at this time. See also 1951 in science Notes nb Category:Science fiction by year * science-fiction