1957 in science fiction
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
- Jean-Claude Dunyach
- John M. Ford
- C. S. Friedman
- Elizabeth Hand
- John Meaney
- Jeff Noon
- Jerry Oltion
- Jerry Ordway
- Wildy Petoud
- Sharon Shinn
- Shumil
- Michael Stackpole
- Tad Williams
Deaths
Literary releases
Serialized novels
A Planet for Texans by Henry Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire, Fantastic Universe.First editions
Andromeda: A Space-Age Tale by Ivan Yefremov, 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 by Arno Schmidt, a journalist encounters mutants and brain-preserving scientists post-nuclear war.Gläserne Bienen by Ernst Jünger, an ex-cavalryman grapples with modernity and morality during a job interview at a robot-making company.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, 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.Wasp by Eric Frank Russell, a man disrupts an alien society using guerrilla tactics during an interstellar war.Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd by Islwyn Ffowc Elis, a time traveler explores a future Wales with utopian and dystopian elements.Short stories
- "Call Me Joe" by Poul Anderson, Astounding Science Fiction.
- "Get Out of My Sky" by James Blish, Astounding Science Fiction.
Juveniles
Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein, 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.