Heres a list of isaac asimov s book titles, arranged by categories in the same fashion as in his autobiographies. Throughout his career, asimov wrote nearly 500 texts. Search results for isaac asimov find thousands of ebooks on. 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. From the copyright page, this book comprises the second half of the early asimov, and is reprinted by arrangement with. A prolific author and a professor of biochemistry at the university of boston. Fawcett crest 1981 234 isaac asimov presents the best science fiction of the 19th century beaufort books 1981 235 the seven cardinal virtues of science fiction fawcett crest 1981 236 fantastic creatures. The best of isaac asimov is a collection of twelve science fiction short stories by american writer isaac asimov, published by sphere in 1973. Isaac asimov s foundation is a classic within the scifi genre. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He was the fields transcendent genius, its reigning prophet, its genial patriarch, and its most prolific author.
January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. The isaac asimov s library of the universe book series by multiple authors includes books ancient astronomy library of the universe, the asteroids, astronomy today library of the universe, and several more. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The super hugos at goodreads the super hugos at isfdb overall rating. The author himself, isaac asimov, wrote in the authors note of the prelude to foundation that he is providing a guide for those readers that might appreciate it since the books were not written in the order in which perhaps they should be read. Five books by the master of science fiction unknown o isaac asimov.
The final science fiction collection is a 1995 collection of stories and essays by american writer isaac asimov. Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by gnome press in 1951. The numbering was provided by asimov except for a few marked with an asterisk. Robots and empire is a science fiction novel by the american author isaac asimov and published by doubleday books in 1985. Dec 11, 2016 i was critical of isaacs decision to base all of his fiction in a single sf universe. The caves of steel by isaac asimov, robots and empire by isaac asimov, the complete robot by isaac asimov, the naked sun by is. Isaac asimov, foundation trilogy abebooks passion for books. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Isaac asimov books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Published before there awards for the genre, foundation remains one of the most read and most recognized stories that served to define and demonstrate the scope of the field.
Isaac asimovs science fiction magazine 1977 1977 ed by george h. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author. Poul anderson and andre norton, among others, have all written more books. Isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university. Five masterworks of science fiction unknown o the astounding adventures of space ranger starr, agent of the council of space unknown o16. A ticking ecological bomb 1991, with coauthor frederick pohl, tor, isbn 0312852525. Isaac asimov presents the great sf stories science fiction. Actually, asimov hasnt written incredible amounts of sf. My dad owns a lot, probably most of isaac asimov s books, but ive never read any of them. Together, he and sheila williams have edited eight books of the isaac asimovs. The naked sun, 19590100, isaac asimov the science fiction book club uk, 36, 56, 238. This later inspired one of asimovs short stories, spell my name with an s.
I needed to have a project done for my reading class in college as a summary. Isaac asimov was an american author and professor of biochemistry at boston university, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. The genetic effects of radiation 1966 external scan. It begins with a short introduction six pages in the doubleday hardcover edition giving various details on the stories, such as how they came to be written, or what significance merits their inclusion in a best of collection, as well as some of dr. This is a list of short stories by american writer isaac asimov. Isaac asimov, or isaak yudovich ozimov birth name was a famous american sciencefiction writer, with russian origins. Isaac asimov 19201992 was born in the soviet union and came to the united states in 1923. Foundation is the first novel in isaac asimov s foundation trilogy. Also since then, i have lost track of the number of asimov anthologies and best of editions that have been published, but imho this really is the best for its time. It first appeared in a limited edition book of the same name by apocalypse press in. In the history of science fiction, the golden age follows the pulp era of the 1920s and 1930s, and. Interstellar writer jonathan nolan is set to have a go and it would be a magnificent future if he can pull it off. An anthology of fantasy and science fiction franklin watts 1981 239 raintree reading series i raintree 1981 travels through time thinking. Isaac asimov s first galactic empires creation and growth two books were set in the time of isaac asimov s galactic empires growth.
Since asimov is one of the most prolific authors of all time citation needed, and since he engaged in many collaborations with other authors, this is a substantial. The currents of space a tale of a man whose mind was blasted by the psychic probe which is designed to read your inner most thoughts but which is also highly dangerous. The galactic empire novels were originally published as independent stories. Asimov was prolific and wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. The following are the few works of asimov now in the public domain in the united states. During his legendary career, asimov penned over 400 books on subjects ranging from science to shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his awardwinning science fiction sagas. The problem with grouping these stories into sections according to which books they were collected in is that it leads to repetition, since many stories were collected two, three or four times. The roving mind by isaac asimov goodreads share book. It is a detective story and illustrates an idea asimov advocated, that science fiction can be applied to any literary genre, rather than just being a limited genre in itself the book was first published as a serial in galaxy magazine, from october to december 1953. The foundation trilogy isaac asimov contents introduction foundation foundation and empire second foundation about the author the story behind the foundation by isaac asimov the date was august 1, 1941. I, robot, 19540300, isaac asimov the science fiction book club uk, 7, 6, 224.
The stories, which comprise the volumes first half, are short pieces which had remained uncollected at the time of asimov s death. 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. Isaac asimov presents the great sf stories 1939, daw, 1979 isfdb. Tim white prelude to foundation by isaac asimov cover by isfdb. Order of isaac asimov books isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university. Isaac asimov 1920 1992 isaac asimov is the author of books such as foundation isaac asimov c. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books. Bibliography of isaac asimov there are 515 items in isaac asimov s bibliography.
He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. January 2, 19201 april 6, 1992 was an american author and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Asimov is principally known for his science fiction, but he also wrote mystery and fantasy stories.
Unnumbered titles appear roughly in the order they were written. Since then, i have replaced it five times because i would lend or give it to friends. Isaac asimov bibliography categorical, isaac asimov bibliography alphabetical. Other awards, including the retro hugos, are not covered. Isaac asimov s most popular series is foundation universe. What order should asimovs foundation series be read in. With a bibliography of more than 500 popular science books, asimov had yet to be considered one of the big three scifi writers at his time.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. After that the titles appear in roughly the order they were written, although this is an educated guess. See the complete isaac asimov s library of the universe series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The gods themselves is a 1972 science fiction novel written by isaac asimov. Isaac asimov has 2766 books on goodreads with 660906 ratings. Jacket design by christine kell, photograph from superstock inc. Isaac asimov, narozen jako izak judovic ozimov rusky. The novels nightfall, the ugly little boy and the positronic man were all written by robert silverberg, but based on short stories by asimov. Isaac asimov and science fiction are one and the same to millions of readers. He earned his phd in chemistry in 1948, and in 1958 became a fulltime writer. It won the nebula award for best novel in 1972, and the hugo award for best novel in 1973 the book is divided into three main parts, which were first published in galaxy magazine and worlds of if as three consecutive stories. This is a bibliography of books by isaac asimov organized by series chronologically and by series timeline i.
The novels the end of eternity, nemesis and the positronic man are all connected to the foundation series. The complete robot 1982 collection of 31 short stories about robots. Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of 21, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. Then i read this book from isaac asimov called the rest of the robots and got. The caves of steel is a science fiction novel by american writer isaac asimov. The prolific authors vision is unmatched today, and his pointed honesty shines through in the roving mind, now reissued in this special tribute edition. Discover book depositorys huge selection of isaac asimov books online. The best of isaac asimov 19541972 you are not logged in. There is no separate introduction by asimov for this edition, only the two for the original books. Isaac asimov bibliography categorical, isaac asimov bibliography chronological the goal of this article is to present a complete bibliography of the books written or edited by isaac asimov, arranged alphabetically. Science fiction greater foundation series the robot series was originally separate from the foundation series. The first golden age of science fiction, often recognized in the united states as the period from 1938 to 1946, was an era during which the science fiction genre gained wide public attention and many classic science fiction stories were published. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author of. Therein, he offers the following chronological order.
The norby chronicles were written by janet asimov and coauthored by isaac asimov. The tale is set thousands of years in the future when mankind has settled much of the galaxy. The isfdb top 100 books balanced list the internet speculative fiction database has composed this list from novels which have been nominated for an award scored based on the number of award wins and nominations. Isaac asimov s death on april 6, 1992, was a great loss to the world of literary science and freethought. Feb 3, 2018 tim white prelude to foundation by isaac asimov 1989 grafton books cover by isfdb pin by barry. Digestsize magazine, including both standard digest size, at about 7 by 4. It is part of asimov s robot series, which consists of many short stories collected in i, robot, the rest of the robots, the complete robot, robot dreams, robot visions, and gold and five novels including the positronic man, the caves of steel, the naked sun, and the. It meant he had to reconcile two incompatible facts. Good taste is a science fiction short story by american writer isaac asimov. The caves of steel, 19560100, isaac asimov the science fiction book club uk, 18, 46, 224. 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.
He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. The ugly little boy asimov, isaac, silverberg, robert on. Foundation and empire foundation series by asimov, isaac and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Foundation is the first novel in isaac asimovs foundation trilogy later expanded into the foundation series. But asimov also wrote fantasy, and invariably of an enduri. Isaac asimov s fascination with science shone clearly in his writing. Later in life, asimov synthesized them into a single coherent history that appeared. When a publication listing has a primary verification. In the positronic man, the trends of fictional robotics in asimov s robot series as outlined in the book i, robot are detailed as background events, with an indication that they are influenced by andrews story. Kinetics of the reaction inactivation of tyrosinase during its catalysis of the aerobic oxidation of catechol asimov s doctoral dissertation, 1948. Perhaps one of the most successful individuals to unite science fiction and science fact was isaac asimov. 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. Some content is based on isfdb data which is available under a creative commons license if you encounter any errors or dead links, please email me comments and new links are always appreciated, but see my link policy.