Novels:
* The Blazing Star (1956): A classic space opera about a group of colonists on a planet with a strange, powerful star.
* The Day the Earth Stood Still (1961): A novelization of the classic science fiction film.
* The Day the Earth Moved (1961): A sequel to "The Day the Earth Stood Still."
* The Counterfeit Man (1968): A story about a man who is genetically engineered to be the perfect specimen, but who rebels against his creators.
* The Last Man on Earth (1964): A chilling novel about a man who is the last survivor of a global apocalypse.
* The Time Traders (1958): A time-travel adventure about a group of people who travel through history to collect artifacts.
Short Stories:
Nourse wrote numerous short stories, many of which were published in science fiction magazines like *Amazing Stories*, *Astounding Science Fiction*, and *Galaxy Science Fiction*. Some of his notable short stories include:
* "The Machine Stops" (1950): A chilling story about a future where humanity is completely reliant on technology.
* "The Silent World" (1951): A story about a group of people who live in a world without sound.
* "The Last Days of the Martian Empire" (1953): A classic space opera story about the fall of a Martian empire.
* "The Man Who Could Not Laugh" (1954): A story about a man who is unable to experience happiness.
Other Works:
Nourse also wrote several non-fiction books, including a book about the history of science fiction and a book about the future of space exploration.
John Nourse's work was often praised for its imaginative storytelling, sharp social commentary, and engaging characters. He is considered one of the most important science fiction authors of the 20th century.