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Sci Fi Focus > Encyclopedia > Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was a professional biochemist, but is best known to the public, as prolific author of Science Fiction and popular science books (although he also wrote many books on numerous other topics too).
Many of his longer stories fall either into the Foundation Series series (describing the rise and fall of a Galactic Empire), or the Robot Series (including his famous Three Laws of Robotics) - and he later even tied the two series together.
Literary critics have made various criticisms of Asimov's works, include of his writing style, the lack of in depth characterization (Asimov is usually more interested in puzzles and ideas), and the relative rarity (especially in earlier work) of strong female characters. Nevertheless, Asimov was and remains one of the most popular Science Fiction authors ever.
From a Science Fiction fans' point of view, perhaps a more relevant criticism is some of Asimov's work has not dated particularly well, for example he describes giant computers controlled by punch-cards, by engineers who use slide-rules.
A number of movies have been based on Asimov's books, including The Bicentennial Man, I, Robot and Fantastic Voyage.
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By Isaac Asimov
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Released: 1990-10-01
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The first book of the definitive three-volume collection of short stories by the prolific Isaac Asimov, whose tales have delighted countless fans for over half a century--a must for every science fiction bookshelf. |
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By Isaac Asimov
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Herein are 23 sience fiction stories, ranging from the very surprising heart-tugger "The Ugly Little Boy" to the overwhelming vision of "Nightfall". In these stories, Asimov's vivid awareness of the potential of technology is translated into human dilemmas. |
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By Isaac Asimov
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Legendary robopsychologist Susan Calvin questions robot LVX-1 about his unique ability to dream, and opens a frightening window into the hidden underlayers of his positronic brain. Locus Poll Award Winner, Nebula Award(R) Nominee, Asimov's Reader's Choice Award Winner, Hugo Award Nominee |
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Rich with his enthusiasm and the accent of his adopted Brooklyn, Isaac Asimov's narration of five of his most popular stories--"The Last Question," "The Immortal Bard," "Someday," "The Jokester," and "The Ugly Little Boy"--illustrates how he earned an international reputation as a master of science fiction. Artificial intelligence, physical and moral entropy, resurrection, and time travel are a few of the topics explored in this collection. Complete and unabridged. 2 cassettes. |
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By Isaac Asimov
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By Isaac Asimov
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Released: 1992-03-01
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By Isaac Asimov
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In one volume is the most engrossing and unnerving works of: H.G. Wells; Ray Bradbury; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Edward Bulwer-Lytton; Edith Wharton; Nathaniel Hawthorne; Edgar Allan Poe; Rudyard Kipling; and, many others. |
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By Isaac Asimov
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Forty-seven Isaac Asimov short stories. |
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By Isaac Asimov
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Released: 1984-11-12
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