The numbering was provided by asimov except for a few marked with an asterisk. Aug 10, 2020 these books are a collection of short stories by isaac asimov that was published in 1950. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 383 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others. Jul 19, 2019 with the big book of classic fantasy, the vandermeers are intent on charting the literature of the unreal from the early 1880s to world war iifrom the start of a nascent idea of fantasy as opposed to folktale to the moment before the rise of a commercial category of fantasy its a deft choice of chronological. Getty imagesjamie grill not to state the obvious, but classic novels can be intimidating. Within the pages ofisaac asimovs book of factsare many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make. He won the hugo award four times and the nebula award once. Rare books west virginia and regional history center west. Isaac asimov was born in russia in 1920 and grew up in the usa.
Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov 1991, hardcover. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. As such, its finebut that really isnt much of a recommendation.
Jan 25, 2017 isaac asimov published over 500 books of fiction and nonfiction, and hundreds of short stories. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author of. The brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. One is everlastingly grateful that volume two never appeared. Obermayer notes that his essay was never published or used beyond our small group. Learn about all the best childrens books that everyone should read in their lifetime, books that help kids learn how to be nice, and more. Ahead are our picks for novels under 200 pages that you can devour in two hours flat. The front has a picture, their name, what theyre best known for, and the dates of their life. Aug, 20 here comes a wonderful addition from the mind of beloved science fiction author isaac asimov, found in the altogether indispensable its been a good life public library a revealing selection of asimov s letters, diary entries, and his three prior autobiographies, in memory yet green 1979, in joy still felt 1980, and the. Isaac asimov biography life, family, children, story, death. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mindreading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. The candy stores sold newspapers and magazines, a fact that asimov credited as a major. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A note about asimovs essay on creativity locus online.
Some repeated information from other books, but mostly fresh material for a book published. Isaac had two younger siblings, a brother stanley and a sister manya. Nov 06, 2014 asimov participated briefly, and wrote the piece, on creativity, as his single contribution. Asimov builds unity and coherence by taking the theory of walt whitman. I robot is the first in the robot series by isaac asimov. Note that there was often a delay between the completion and the publication of a. Not sure if isaac asimov really had his fingers in the selection of the book s content. The author of nearly five hundred books, isaac asimov 19201992 is esteemed as one of the finest writers of science fiction and scientific fact in the twentieth century. Interestingly, however, the core ideas in asimov s recently published piece did, in fact, see print, back in 1960, in a similar essay to the one just published. I, robot, the first and most widely read book in asimov s robot series, forever changed the worlds perception of artificial intelligence.
Isaac asimov s fascination with science shone clearly in his writing. Isaac asimovs profession is an allegorical description of the manner in which. Gareth stevens, inc 1992 isaac asimov presents the great sf stories, 25. Apr 02, 2021 isaac asimov, born january 2, 1920, petrovichi, russiadied april 6, 1992, new york, new york, u. Buy a cheap copy of foundation and empire book by isaac asimov. During his legendary career, asimov penned more than 470 books on subjects ranging from science to shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his awardwinning science fiction sagas, which include the robot, empire, and foundation series.
It was easy to have no idea what an author was talking about when you first read a classic book in high school. Sonny has blue eyes in the film, while nearly all the other ns5 robots eyes are green. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov goodreads. Find one example of logos, pathos, and ethos in this essay and explain how asimov uses each one as support. In fact, no less a luminary, and no less a critic of religion, than scientist and scifi giant isaac asimov published his own guide to the bible, writing in his introduction.
He also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as a great amount of nonfiction. Here are some of the intriguing facts you will find in this book. However, the reading is actually pretty interesting. It may take a little searching to locate this book, but believe me, its well worth it. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a consul of rome. Dec 04, 2012 my book the one that has stayed with me for fourandahalf decades is isaac asimovs foundation trilogy, written when asimov was barely out of his teens himself.
Omani ran his finger along a difficult passage in the book he was reading and his. Isaac asimov was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Country living editors select each product featured. Education day loomed ahead of them and was the great fact of their existence. Also considered the precursor to the classic foundation series, this book is any scifi collectors gem. Unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding, they chronicle the struggle of a courageous group of men and women to preserve humanitys light against an inexorable tide of darkness and violence. Classical conversations classical acts and facts science cards. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist best known for his science fiction books. There is a cult of ignorance in the united states, and there has always been.
Decorated books collection throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, publishers sought to capture the attention of the buying public through the production of highly. He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. Resources for 1984, to kill a mockingbird, the handmaids tale, and fahrenheit 451. This simple test will tell you how well you know your classic books. Isaac asimov published 500 books and never suffered from. Read this book now more about this book a princess of mars, first in the john carter series. Asimov constructed a huge universe that traces humanity from the near future the robot stories to its first creaking footsteps into the unknown the robot novels, to the founding of.
Although were told not to judge a book by its cover, can we judge a book based on its name. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the worldall told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become asimov s trademark. I enjoy reading books filled with sorted or random facts and lists. Isaac asimov was unquestionably one of americas greatest scientific writersfrom his mind came the aweinspiring foundation trilogy and the classic i, robot. Rare books west virginia and regional history center. Aug 28, 2019 the asimov collection includes signed works, first editions, childrens books, games, movies, and many other diverse materials that bear the hallmark of isaac asimov.
In recent years, asimov s has placed more stories on the final hugo ballot than all of its competitors combined, and more than. The title of a book is the first thing you learn about it, and depending on its appeal, it can determine whether or not you read it at all. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. 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. Kids 51 a apple pie introduces the letters a to z while following the fortunes of an apple pie. Seeking to know famous scientists has been updated for the foundations curriculum, 5th edition. Asimov 19201992 was one of the three most influential authors of hard science fiction during his lifetime, along with robert heinlein and arthur c. Among his works were a 1,200 page guide to the bible. In this novel, asimov discusses the three laws of robotics.
Asimov s first nonfiction book was a medical text entitled biochemistry and human metabolism. Many, however, believe asimov s greatest talent was for, as he called it, translating science, making it understandable and interesting for the average reader. 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. The back of the card covers more detailed information about their life, a fun fact, and a quick. Pebble in the sky is probably the reigning titleholder of undiscovered classic in isaac asimov s impressive lexicon. After that the titles appear in roughly the order they were written, although this is an educated guess. Jan 01, 1994 isaac asimov was a russianborn, american author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
Some of the most influential business books are available for next to nothing or even nothing in the amazon kindle store. These are the core obsessions that drive our newsroomdefining topics of seismic importance to the global economy. 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. He also wrote an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards asimov wrote hard science fiction. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author. The hall was moderate in size and shaped in the classical long oval with the. 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. Tesla ceo elon musk says he was raised by books cnbc. His fantastic career as a science fiction writer began in 1939 with the appearence of a short story marooned off vesta, in amazing stories. 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. Far from onedimensional, asimov s interests extended to religion asimov s guide to the bible, literature asimov s guide to shakespeare. His book of facts comprises 3,000 of these little information snippets. His many books on science, explaining everything from how nuclear weapons work to the theory of numbers, take complicated information and turn it into.
Dec 19, 2012 in his 1941 short story nightfall, isaac asimov takes us to lagash, a planet deep in a globular cluster surrounded by not one, not two, not three but six nearby stars. If you want to be productive, take a minute to study isaac asimov, who. Begun in 1950 it was written with two of his coworkers at the boston university school of medicine. Isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university. 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. The book of facts, volume 2 1981 asimov on science fiction 1981 venus, near neighbor of the sun 1981 the road to infinity 1981 in the beginning 1981 exploring the earth and the cosmos 1982 the sun shines bright 1983 counting the eons 1983 the roving mind 1983 x stands for unknown.
January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992, was a russianborn american jewish author and biochemist, a highly successful and exceptionally prolific writer best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Lannings cat is named asimov, which is a nod to isaac asimov, who was the author of the source stories. Isaac asimov biography life, family, children, story. From high sea adventures to elizabethan romances, these classics deliver. Within the pages ofisaac asimov s book of factsare many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Realm of algebra houghton mifflin words from the myths houghton mifflin 1962. 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. Unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and. Facts and trivia by isaac asimov meet your next favorite book. Maybe you didnt like being forced to read, or maybe you were too busy being a teenager to dive into the works of george orwell. From its earliest days in 1977 under the editorial direction of isaac asimov, asimov s science fiction magazine has maintained the tradition of publishing the best stories, unsurpassed in modern science fiction, from awardwinning authors and firsttime writers alike. To organize this wealth of data are distinct subject areasranging from chapters titled art and medicine to more obscure ones such as salty facts and the amusing strange rules, laws and customs. Flavorpill has put together a great collection of those covers.
Isaac asimov s book of facts by asimov, isaac, 1920publication date 1981 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher. He took that expressed that the facts of the stars make the stars even more beautiful. The book suggests hither and yon that isaac asimovs book of facts, volume two is on its way. Isaac asimov s book of facts isaac asimov three thousand unusual facts are grouped in almost 100 categories, including about kings, americas revolution, animal world, energy into the air, laws, military secrets, solar. Isaac asimov was born isaac yudovich ozimov at some time between october 4 th, 1919 and january 2 nd, 1920 in petrovichi, russian sfsr to anna rachel berman asimov and judah asimov. The most influential, the most published, the most widely read book in the history of the world is the bible. Doubleday 1992 forward the foundation doubleday 1993 the positronic man doubleday 1993 the mammoth book of modern. Some of the most influential business books are available for next to nothing or even nothing in the amazon kindle. Isaac asimovs parents were immigrants who owned candy stores. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of i, robot. A list of isaac asimov s 506 books arranged by his own categories as in his autobiographies, though later books have been added. With so many classic books to read, theres something for everyone. The author of nearly five hundred books, isaac asimov was one of the finest writers of science fiction in the twentieth century. 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.
Basically, this is a toilet booksomething to sit down with for the odd minute or so to entertain ones brain while ones body is otherwise occupied. Professor asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000. The book is divided into seventyseven chapters, each with a few dozen facts related to the chapter title. Isaac asimov bibliography categorical, isaac asimov bibliography alphabetical. Mar 07, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Within the pages ofisaac asimovs book of factsare many hours of entertaining. Isaac asimovs book of facts wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science.
Asimov was a prolific writer, and wrote or edited more than 500 books. Its a lot more fluid than traditional recipes with their strict ingredient lists and. Isaac asimov is the author of books such as foundation. If youve ever wondered what your favorite books looked like when they were first published, wonder no longer. In the 1950s, isaac asimov wrote a series of six science fiction novels for children.
During his legendary career, asimov penned more than 470 books on subjects ranging from science to more about isaac asimov. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov librarything. Isaac asimov s book of facts by isaac asimov author visit amazons isaac asimov page. The foundation novels of isaac asimov are one of the great masterworks of science fiction. Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of twentyone, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction.
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