1950 in science fiction

none Wikipedia:AI noticeboard/Backlog bonanza (Archives 1–6)#Skyerise July 2026 The year 1950 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events. Births and deaths Births William Barton James Blaylock David Brin Paul Cook Ian Douglas (pseudonym of William H. Keith, Jr.) William R. Forstchen Karen Joy Fowler Martin Grzimek K. W. Jeter John Kessel Stephen R. Lawhead Kirk Mitchell Kevin O'Donnell, Jr. (d. 2012) Mary Doria Russell Lewis Shiner Karlheinz Steinmüller Michael Swanwick Michael Szameit (d. 2014) Steve Rasnic Tem Deaths Edgar Rice Burroughs (b. 1875) Erle Cox (b. 1873) George Orwell (b. 1903) Olaf Stapledon (b. 1886) Events Galaxy Science Fiction begins publishing. James Edward Mendlesohn Farah The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction 2003 Cambridge University Press Cambridge 978-0-521-01657-5 xxii Edward James and Farah Mendlesohn Doubleday begins publishing science fiction.Clute John Science Fiction: the Illustrated Encyclopedia 1995 Dorling Kindersley London 0-7894-0185-1 68 Literary releases Category:1950 science fiction novels Serialized novels The Five Gold Bands by Jack Vance, Startling Stories (November), an adventure where a man seeks the secret to interstellar travel hidden in five gold bracelets. The Hand of Zei by L. Sprague de Camp, Astounding Science Fiction (October – January 1951), two explorers face piracy and royal intrigue while searching for a missing person and dealing with forbidden love. The Wizard of Linn by A. E. van Vogt, Astounding Science Fiction (April - June), a mutant lord uses alien technology to combat ancient invaders and reshape humanity's fate. First editions The Cometeers by Jack Williamson, a fix-up novel combining two stories from the Legion of Space series.The Cometeers (1936) and One Against the Legion (1939), both published in Astounding Stories. Cosmic Engineers by Clifford D. Simak, a tale of advanced technology and cosmic exploration.Originally serialized in Astounding Stories in 1939. The Dreaming Jewels by Theodore Sturgeon, in this debut novel, a runaway boy finds refuge in a circus and gets involved in a battle over alien power. First Lensman by E. E. "Doc" Smith, an epic space opera in the Lensman series, won the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2001. The House That Stood Still by A. E. van Vogt, examines the impact of alien technology on humanity. The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, chronicles human colonization of Mars and its unforeseen consequences.Considered a novel, but composed of short stories. Needle by Hal Clement, a symbiotic alien detective partners with a human boy to track down a criminal on Earth. Nomad by George O. Smith, a man uses knowledge gained from Martians to conquer the Solar System.Originally serialized in three parts in Astounding beginning in December 1944, under Smith's pseudonym, Wesley Long. Pebble in the Sky by Isaac Asimov, this debut novel explores identity and rebellion in a future Earth scenario. The Rat Race by Jay Franklin, a naval officer becomes entangled in espionage and experiences bizarre transformations. Shadow on the Hearth by Judith Merril, depicts the aftermath of nuclear war on a suburban family. The Voyage of the Space Beagle by A. E. van Vogt, follows the Space Beagle and describes its encounters with alien civilizations.A fix-up compilation of four stories previously published between July 1939 and May 1950. Novellas The Man Who Sold the Moon by Robert A. Heinlein, a visionary businessman uses unconventional methods to achieve lunar exploration, part of the Future History series. Novelettes "The Little Black Bag" by Cyril M. Kornbluth, Astounding Science Fiction (July). Short stories "Born of Man and Woman" by Richard Matheson, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (July) "Scanners Live in Vain" by Cordwainer Smith, Fantasy Book (January) "The Shadow Men" by A. E. van Vogt, Startling Stories, expanded into the novel The Universe Maker in 1953. "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury, Collier's Weekly (May 6) "To Serve Man" by Damon Knight, Galaxy Science Fiction (November) Short story collections The Dying Earth by Jack Vance I, Robot by Isaac Asimov The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury (fix-up collection) Juveniles Farmer in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein, a Heinlein juvenile describing the challenges faced by a young farmer on a distant planet. Movies List of science fiction films of the 1950s Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/Notes Destination MoonIrving PichelWarner Anderson, John Archer, Tom PowersUnited StatesAdventure Drama Thriller Winner of a Retroactive Hugo Award in 2001. Flying Disc Man from MarsFred C. BrannonKent Fowler, Gregory GayeUnited StatesAction Adventure Crime Fantasy Serial filmThe Flying SaucerMikel ConradMikel Conrad, Pat Garrison, Hanz von TeuffenUnited StatesThrillerThe Invisible MonsterFred C. BrannonStanley Price, Richard Webb, Aline Towne, Lane BradfordUnited StatesAction Adventure Crime Thriller Serial filmRocketship X-MKurt NeumannLloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John EmeryUnited StatesFamily Awards The main science-fiction awards known at the present time did not exist at this time. See also 1950 in science Notes nb References Category:Science fiction by year * science-fiction