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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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The second volume in an extraordinary collection published shortly after the author's death. In these twenty-three stories, Asimov's vivid awareness of the potential of technology is translated into human dilemmas. The definitive collection of short fiction by Isaac Asimov, supreme master of the science fiction genre continues with Volume Two of the Complete Stories. The Good Doctor was always ahead of his time and his work stands today as the clearest expression of our collective hopes and fears for the future. But the ever-expanding popularity of his stories with young and old readers alike is explained by their wit, zest and human interest. Within this volume are stories often voted among the best science fiction stories of all time. In these stories Asimov's vivid awareness of the potential of technology is translated into human dilemmas that are more relevant today than ever before. |
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By Isaac Asimov
Del Rey
Released: 1983-12-12
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Asimov at his best! A 21-story salute featuring:
* A levitating professor
* Alien traders bringing something to sell
* A black hole hurtling toward Earth
* The universe being created
* And many other matters of great import! |
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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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In this anthology honoring the fiftieth anniversary of Isaac Asimov's remarkable science fiction novel, today's leading authors--including Pul Anderson, Orson Scott Card, and Connie Willis--present stories set in the future that Asimov created in his own stories and novels. Reprint." |
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By Isaac Asimov
Del Rey
Released: 1984-11-12
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By Isaac Asimov
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By Isaac Asimov
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By Isaac Asimov
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