Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative reading littleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. The guardian i, robot, the first and most widely read book in asimovs. A nineteenthcentury vision of the year 2000 henry holt 1986. The book is chockfull of interesting facts, which makes it a good book to pass the time. Asimov 19201992 was one of the three most influential authors of hard science fiction during his lifetime, along with robert heinlein and arthur c. Isaac asimov has conspired with collaborators martin harry greenberg and charles g. Are isaac asimovs history books good history books. The robot here is the hal, the computer aboard the spaceship discovery one.
Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a consul of rome. Within the pages of isaac asimov s book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Painting of asimov on his throne by rowena morill, via wikimedia commons. See more ideas about isaac asimov, science fiction and sci fi books. Asimovs chronology of the world from the worlds greatest science writer, a history of the world from the big bang to 1945, told in irresistible short takes and highlighted by a timeline. This classic science fiction masterwork by isaac asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart.
A mustread for sciencefiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike. Tolkiens magnum opus spans three books, opening up a fantastically detailed and wholly invented universe in middle earth that was hinted at in the hobbit. And what better way to get started than with aldous huxley reading a dramatized recording of his 1932 novel, brave new world. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov goodreads. Also a professor of biochemistry at boston university, isaac asimov has over 500 published volumes in addition to 90,000 letters, postcards and other scientific books for laymen. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. A selection of classic science fiction michael foord. In a universe of space travel and medieval chivalry, he has created a fantastic story. The 60 best scifi books all science fiction fans must read. Asimov s chronology of the world from the worlds greatest science writer, a history of the world from the big bang to 1945, told in irresistible short takes and highlighted by a timeline. Isaac asimovs hugely influential science fiction classic the foundation trilogy will soon, it seems, become an hbo series, reaching the same audiences who were won over by the game of thrones adaptations. Many considered it a masterwork in science fiction, and that view became official doctrine in 1966 when the trilogy received a special hugo award for best alltime series, notably beating out tolkiens the lord of the rings. Eskimos use refrigerators to keep food from freezing. As the years passed, in fact, it became evident that i had written a classic.
We can expect favorite character arcs to emerge, perhaps distorting the original narrative. Product description isaac asimov was unquestionably one of americas greatest scientific writersfrom his mind came the aweinspiring foundation trilogy and the classic i, robot. Isaac asimov was able to write an interesting scifi novel that even has some humor hidden away between the lines. That one is only loosely based on some of the facts in this classic, and the novel is without doubt way more interesting. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science.
Today were bringing you a roundup of some of the great science fiction, fantasy and dystopian classics available on the web. Dont make the same mistake as i did and think that this novel has anything to do with the movie i, robot. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Books 1988 392 the mammoth book of classic science fiction. Gareth stevens, inc 1992 isaac asimov presents the great sf stories, 25. A 19 th century classic by wells, depicting time travel and inspiring science fiction tales for over a century. Fly high with dragons, roam lands on epic quests, and learn the hearts of true heroes in the fantasy masterpieces. This book feels less like a cohesive story and more like different episodes of a story taking place in the same universe. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Sf writer isaac asimov 19201992 is the only author to have published a book in nine out of the ten dewey library categories. Also known as facts and trivia or the giant book of facts and trivia both from the uk, this book was first published in 1979, with final edits being made by isaac asimov.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Isaac asimov was born in petrovichi, russia, on january 2, 1920. Isaac asimovs fascination with science shone clearly in his writing. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a.
A booklovers journey through curiosities of history, which is available from michael omara books. He was the son of judah asimov and anna asimov who immigrated to the united states when isaac was three. Isaac asimov was unquestionably one of americas greatest scientific writersfrom his mind came the aweinspiring foundation trilogy and the classic i, robot. Isaac asimov download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Doubleday 1992 forward the foundation doubleday 1993 the positronic man doubleday 1993 the mammoth book of modern. I thought it was ok, probably worth reading for its classic value, but otherwise wasnt. Author isaac asimovs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. His sciencefiction books continue to sell to this day and are considered.
Jan 14, 2015 the book tells of jasperodus, the only robot with a soul, as he attempts to prove that he is the equal of the humans around him. Buy isaac asimov s book of facts reissue by asimov isbn. Far from onedimensional, asimovs interests extended to religion asimovs guide to the bible, literature asimovs guide to shakespeare. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards asimov wrote hard science fiction. Palmers debut novelafter a noteworthy career in short fiction, including a good number of wellreceived stories in this magazinefeatures fergus ferguson, a sort of interstellar repo man whose latest job is to recover a stolen spaceship. He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series.
Author bayley generally writes good characters and wellpaced action, and many consider him either an unrecognized genius who should be recognized on a level next to asimov and heinlein, or a master of bgrade pulp. It is the newest book in the isaac asimov nonfiction books. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are. Nightfall is an archetypal example of social science fiction, a term he created to. See more ideas about isaac asimov, sci fi books and science fiction books. Within the pages ofisaac asimovs book of factsare many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. He was born in russia to mother anna rachel berman asimov and father judah asimov, whose love of russian literature and yiddish stories in particular contributed to his sons early. I wont suggest any book in particular except to say that the majority of azimovs work was in short story format.
Somehow, my young mind began to wonder if this unknown isaac asimov had this book has a special place in my heart. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others in this article, asimovs books are listed by year in order of. Between 1951 and 1953, isaac asimov published three books that formed the now famous foundation trilogy. Asimov had ideas, and his short stories are like little espresso shots of genius. The reading aired on the cbs radio workshop in 1956. Apr 02, 2020 isaac asimov, american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and science books for the layperson. Their newest book is realm of algebra and was released on february, th 2019. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Asimov classic crossword clue answer crossword heaven. Sf writer isaac asimov 19201992 is the only author to have published a book. Asimov classic is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 17 times.
Isaac asimovs book of facts by asimov, isaac, 1920publication date 1981 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works. Here are some of the intriguing facts you will find in this book. The thirteen crimes of science fiction isaac asimov. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works the book is divided into seventyseven chapters, each with a few dozen facts related to the chapter title.
Waugh to mastermind this diabiolically clever anthology in which each of the classic categories of crime fiction is represented by a science fiction tale. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. He is considered one of the three great masters of science fiction and remained a significant figure of science fiction for over five decades. His family emigrated to the united states in 1923 and settled in brooklyn, new york, where they owned and operated a candy store. Buy isaac asimovs book of facts book online at low prices. Within these pages are contained 3000 interesting, unusual, and amazing bits of information presented in almost 100 different categories, all assembled by oen. If you enjoy these interesting book facts, we have hundreds more in our book, the secret library. Wells the book that would inspire a radio program that terrified people into thinking martians were invading earth. I do love asimovs novels with a passion but i truly believe that his short stories were his great strength.
If you want to be productive, take a minute to study isaac asimov, who produced. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others. The story where the three laws of robotics got its start, this book is touted as a top scifi classic, and its definitely informed multiple works by many different authors. Frank herbert weaves a mystical tale around a dry world called arrakis, the ducal house of atreides, and the mysterious life prolonging substance melange the spice. Isaac asimov, american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and science books for the layperson. He wrote from a scientific perspective both in his nonfiction he penned many essays and articles for periodicals such as the magazine of fantasy and science fiction and his fiction. Gareth stevens, inc 1989 416 science fiction, science fact gareth stevens. Buy isaac asimovs book of facts book online at low prices in.
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