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Isaac Asimov

Born January 2, 1920Died April 6, 1992

Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was a Russian-born American writer and professor of biochemistry, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, he emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of three and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Asimov earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Columbia University and later taught at Boston University School of Medicine. A prolific author, he wrote or edited more than 500 books across a wide range of subjects, including science, history, literature, and religion. He is most celebrated for his 'Foundation' series, which helped shape modern science fiction, and his 'Robot' series, which introduced the famous Three Laws of Robotics. In addition to his fiction, Asimov was a master of popular science writing, making complex topics accessible to general audiences. He received numerous awards, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, and is regarded as one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writers of the 20th century, alongside Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein.

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Books62

Spannend Gebundeld 1993

Spannend Gebundeld 1993

3 nouvelles de science-fiction

3 nouvelles de science-fiction

2020

with Ray Bradbury and Pierre Bordage

Spoken For

Spoken For

2016

with Warren Lapine, Fritz Leiber and Ray Bradbury

Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction, followed by "The Billiard Ball"

Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction, followed by "The Billiard Ball"

2013

with Quentin Meillassoux

One and Wonder: Piers Anthony's Remembered Stories

One and Wonder: Piers Anthony's Remembered Stories

2013

with James E. Gunn

In Their Prime: Asimov, Anderson, Holden and Other Sci-Fi Masters

In Their Prime: Asimov, Anderson, Holden and Other Sci-Fi Masters

2011

with Richard Wilson

Isaac Asimov's Derec: The Robot City Manga

Isaac Asimov's Derec: The Robot City Manga

2004

with Doug Murray

Isaac Asimov's Robot City 3

Isaac Asimov's Robot City 3

2000

with Rob Chilson

Robot City

Robot City

2000

with William F. Wu

Gold: The Final Science Fiction Collection

Gold: The Final Science Fiction Collection

1995
I. Asimov: A Memoir

I. Asimov: A Memoir

1994
The Positronic Man

The Positronic Man

1992

with Robert Silverberg

Frontiers 2: More Recent Discoveries About Life, Earth, Space and the Universe

Frontiers 2: More Recent Discoveries About Life, Earth, Space and the Universe

1992

with Janet Asimov

Norby and the Court Jester

Norby and the Court Jester

1991

with Janet Asimov

Our Angry Earth

Our Angry Earth

1991
Robots et extra-terrestres d'Isaac Asimov

Robots et extra-terrestres d'Isaac Asimov

1991

with Stephen Leigh and Cordell Scotten

The New Hugo Winners, Volume 2

The New Hugo Winners, Volume 2

1990
Robot Visions

Robot Visions

1990
sqy'h

sqy'h

1990

with Robert Silverberg and rwbrt sylbrbrg

Norby and the Oldest Dragon

Norby and the Oldest Dragon

1990

with Janet Asimov

The New Hugo winners

The New Hugo winners

1989
Nemesis

Nemesis

1989
The New Hugo Winners 1983-1985

The New Hugo Winners 1983-1985

1989

with Octavia E. Butler

Prelude to Foundation

Prelude to Foundation

1988
Azazel

Azazel

1988
Norby Finds a Villain

Norby Finds a Villain

1987

with Janet Asimov

How to Enjoy Writing

How to Enjoy Writing

1987

with Janet Asimov

Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain

Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain

1987
Norby and the Queen's Necklace

Norby and the Queen's Necklace

1986

with Janet Asimov

Norby and the Lost Princess

Norby and the Lost Princess

1985

with Janet Asimov

Robots and Empire

Robots and Empire

1985
Norby and the Invaders

Norby and the Invaders

1985

with Janet Asimov

Mensajes de la era del ordenador

Mensajes de la era del ordenador

1984
Norby's Other Secret

Norby's Other Secret

1984

with Janet Asimov

Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot

Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot

1983

with Janet Asimov

Robot Dreams

Robot Dreams

1983
Norby il robot scombinato

Norby il robot scombinato

1983

with Janet Asimov and Davide Morosinotto

Forward the Foundation

Forward the Foundation

1982
How Much Land Does a Man Need?

How Much Land Does a Man Need?

1982
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Treasury

Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Treasury

1980
Wonders

Wonders

1980

with Jonathan Cott, Mary Gimbel and Chinua Achebe

Asimov's Choice: Black Holes & Bug-Eyed-Monsters

Asimov's Choice: Black Holes & Bug-Eyed-Monsters

1977
The Beginning and the End

The Beginning and the End

1977
Our World in Space

Our World in Space

1974
The Gods Themselves

The Gods Themselves

1972
Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

1966
The Rest of the Robots

The Rest of the Robots

1964
Nine Tomorrows

Nine Tomorrows

1959
Child Of Time

Child Of Time

1958
The Robots of Dawn

The Robots of Dawn

1958
The Ugly Little Boy

The Ugly Little Boy

1958

with Robert Silverberg

Earth Is Room Enough

Earth Is Room Enough

1957
The Martian Way

The Martian Way

1955
The End of Eternity

The End of Eternity

1955
The Caves of Steel

The Caves of Steel

1953
The Naked Sun

The Naked Sun

1953
Second Foundation

Second Foundation

1952
The Currents of Space

The Currents of Space

1952
Foundation

Foundation

1951
I, Robot

I, Robot

1950
Pebble in the Sky

Pebble in the Sky

1950
Nightfall

Nightfall

1941

with Robert Silverberg

Collections6

The Complete Stories, Vol. 2

The Complete Stories, Vol. 2

1990
The Last Answer

The Last Answer

1980
The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories

The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories

1976
Buy Jupiter and Other Stories

Buy Jupiter and Other Stories

1975
Tales of the Black Widowers

Tales of the Black Widowers

1971
The Last Question

The Last Question

1956

Box sets & omnibuses3

Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, November 1991

Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, November 1991

1991
GREAT SCIENCE FICTION STORIES

GREAT SCIENCE FICTION STORIES

1979

with Arthur C. Clarke, Alfred Bester and John Wyndham

The Fantastic Universe Omnibus

The Fantastic Universe Omnibus

1968