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1956 In Science Fiction
The year 1956 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events. Births and deaths Births *K. A. Applegate *Gillian Bradshaw *Simon Brown (author), Simon Brown *Aleksandr Bushkov *John G. Hemry, Jack Campbell *Storm Constantine (d. 2021) *Hugh Cook (science fiction author), Hugh Cook (d. 2008) *Nabil Farouk (d. 2020) *Richard Foss *Mary Gentle *Rick Kennett *Tom Kratman *Jean-Marc Ligny *Ian R. MacLeod *R. M. Meluch *Robert A. Metzger *Brian Plante *Robert Reed (author), Robert Reed *Shauna S. Roberts *Joan Slonczewski *Sonny Whitelaw *Jack Womack Deaths *Archibald Low (b. 1888) *Vladimir Obruchev (b. 1863) *Bob Olsen (b. 1884) *Fletcher Pratt (b. 1897) *F. Orlin Tremaine (b. 1899) Literary releases Serialized novels * ''The Naked Sun'' by Isaac Asimov, ''Astounding Science Fiction'' (October–December), published in book form in 1957 in science fiction, 1957. * ''The Power (Robinson novel), The Power'' by Frank M. Robinson, ''Blue Book (magazine), Blue Book' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Power (Robinson Novel)
''The Power'' is a 1956 science fiction novel by American writer Frank M. Robinson. It first appeared in the March 1956 edition of ''Blue Book'' magazine and then in a standalone book published by J. B. Lippincott in May that year. Its protagonist, a researcher named Tanner, discovers evidence of a person with psychic abilities among his coworkers. As he tries to uncover the superhuman, his existence is erased and his associates murdered, until he faces a showdown with an apparently invincible opponent. The novel was made into a ''Studio One'' television episode and a 1968 film under the same name. Reception ''Galaxy'' reviewer Floyd C. Gale praised the novel as "a harrowing chase that will have you biting your nails." Anthony Boucher found that the novel's logical extrapolation was "not so much absurd as just absent. . . . . there has never been a less credible picture of the next step in evolution"; but he, too, praised Robinson's melodramatic storytelling."Recommended Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957 In Science Fiction
The year 1957 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events. Births and deaths Births *Roger MacBride Allen *John Barnes (author), John Barnes *Stephen Baxter (author), 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 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, pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astounding Science Fiction
''Analog Science Fiction and Fact'' is an American science fiction magazine published under various titles since 1930. Originally titled ''Astounding Stories of Super-Science'', the first issue was dated January 1930, published by William Clayton, and edited by Harry Bates. Clayton went bankrupt in 1933 and the magazine was sold to Street & Smith. The new editor was F. Orlin Tremaine, who soon made ''Astounding'' the leading magazine in the nascent pulp science fiction field, publishing well-regarded stories such as Jack Williamson's '' Legion of Space'' and John W. Campbell's "Twilight". At the end of 1937, Campbell took over editorial duties under Tremaine's supervision, and the following year Tremaine was let go, giving Campbell more independence. Over the next few years Campbell published many stories that became classics in the field, including Isaac Asimov's ''Foundation'' series, A. E. van Vogt's '' Slan'', and several novels and stories by Robert A. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov ( ; – April 6, 1992) was an Russian-born American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. A prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books. He also wrote an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mystery fiction, mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction. Asimov's most famous work is the ''Foundation (book series), Foundation'' series, the first three books of which won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966. His other major series are the ''Galactic Empire series, Galactic Empire'' series and the ''Robot series, Robot'' series. The ''Galactic Empire'' novels are set in the much earlier history of the same fictional universe as the ''Foundation'' series. Later, with ''Foundation an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Naked Sun
''The Naked Sun'' is a science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov, the second in his ''Robot'' series. Like its predecessor, '' The Caves of Steel'', this is a whodunit story. It was first published in book form in 1957 after being serialized in ''Astounding Science Fiction'' between October and December 1956. Plot The story arises from the murder of Rikaine Delmarre, a prominent "fetologist" (fetal scientist), responsible for the operation of the planetary birthing center of Solaria, a planet politically hostile to Earth, whose death Elijah Baley is called to investigate, at the request of the Solarian government. He is again partnered with the humanoid robot R. Daneel Olivaw, and asked by Earth's government to assess the Solarian society for weaknesses. The book focuses on the unusual traditions, customs, and culture of Solarian society. The planet has a rigidly controlled population of 20,000, and all work is done by robots, which outnumber humans ten thousan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fletcher Pratt
Murray Fletcher Pratt (25 April 1897 – 10 June 1956) was an American people, American List of science fiction authors, writer of history, science fiction, and fantasy. He is best known for his works on naval history and the American Civil War and for fiction written with L. Sprague de Camp. Life and work According to de Camp, Pratt was born near Tonawanda (town), New York, Tonawanda, New York. The son of Robert M. and Alice Horton Pratt, he attended public schools in Buffalo and graduated from high school in 1915 at the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, Griffith Institute in Springville, New York, where his father operated a trucking delivery service between Springville and Buffalo. Following high school he attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Hobart College in Geneva, New York, for one year. In February 1916 the Associated Press reported that he had been arrested for burglary in Geneva after a series of midnight cash drawer robberies that alleged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Olsen
Alfred Johannes Olsen (April 12, 1884 – May 20, 1956), better known under his pen name Bob Olsen, was an American science fiction writer. Biography Olsen was the son of Norwegian immigrants and grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Brown University, and achieved a Phi Beta Kappa and a masters in science in 1908. He later met his wife, Thula Crismon (1896–1957) in Salt Lake City, Utah while teaching science. He had five children, but one died at birth. His first son and first child was Bob Gillham Olsen, named after his father's pen name born 1919, his first daughter and second child was Zora Louise Olsen born 1923, their second daughter and third child was Joyzelle Kaza Olsen born in 1929, and their fourth child and second son was Kenneth Crimson Olsen born 1937. He moved to California and started the Olsen Advertising Agency, all the while writing stories for magazines like ''Amazing Stories''. He built a home in Beverly Hills. Olsen often wrote humorous scienc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladimir Obruchev
Vladimir Afanasyevich Obruchev (; – June 19, 1956) was a Russian and Soviet geologist who specialized in the study of Siberia and Central Asia. He was also one of the first Russian science fiction authors. Scientific research Vladimir Obruchev graduated from the Petersburg Mining Institute in 1886. His early work involved the study of gold-mining, which led him to come up with a theory explaining the origin of gold deposits in Siberia. He also gave advice on construction of the Central Asian and Trans-Siberian Railways and consulted Sven Hedin on his projected journey to Siberia. While working for the railway, Obruchev explored the Karakum Desert, the shores of the Amu Darya River, and the old riverbeds of the Uzbois.''Plutonia'' A Word about the author. p. 404. Translated by Fainna Solasko. Raduga Publishers. Moscow. 1988. 2d printing. He also worked as a geologist on Lake Baikal, on the Lena River, and in gold fields near the Vitim. Between 1892 and 1894, Obruche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archibald Low
Archibald Montgomery Low (17 October 1888 – 13 September 1956) developed the first powered drone aircraft. He was an English consulting engineer, research physicist and inventor, and author of more than 40 books. Low has been called the "father of radio guidance systems" due to his pioneering work on planes, torpedoes boats and guided rockets. He was a pioneer in many fields though, often leading the way for others, but his lack of discipline meant he hardly ever saw a project through, being easily distracted by new ideas. If not for this inability to see things to a conclusion, Low could well have been remembered as one of the great men of science. Many of his scientific contemporaries disliked him, due in part to his using the title "professor", which he was not entitled to do as he did not occupy an academic chair. His love of the limelight and publicity probably also added to the dislike. Low was working on the invention of television before World War I Bloom, Ursul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
