The year 1957 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events.
Births and deaths
editBirths
edit- 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
edit- Ray Cummings (b. 1887)
- Alfred Döblin (b. 1878)
Literary releases
editNovels
edit- 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.
- Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein (juvenile), a boy rises from slavery to uncover his mysterious heritage and destiny.
- 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.
- The Green Odyssey by Philip José Farmer, a castaway's quest to return home leads him through bizarre alien adventures.
- Islands of Space by John W. Campbell, Jr., space explorers discover new worlds and encounter alien civilizations.
- 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.
- On the Beach by Nevil Shute, post-apocalyptic novel where survivors in Australia await inevitable fallout.
- Star Born by Andre Norton, colonists on an alien planet struggle for independence and survival.
- 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
edit- "Call Me Joe" (novelette) by Poul Anderson
- "Get Out of My Sky" (novella) by James Blish
Movies
editAwards
editNo Hugo Award was awarded in 1957.[5]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Winner of a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1958.
- ^ U.S. title: Enemy from Space.
References
edit- ^ 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.