Foundation
The most representative entry point to Asimov's central science-fiction future history.
Author guide
Isaac Asimov Books in Order
Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was an American writer and biochemist whose exceptionally wide-ranging bibliography includes science fiction novels and story collections, popular-science books, histories, essays, memoirs, children's books, humor, poetry, and literary criticism. His major connected fiction includes the Robot, Galactic Empire, and Foundation series.
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I, Robot
The foundational collection for Asimov's robot stories and the Three Laws.
The Caves of Steel
A self-contained detective novel that introduces the human-robot partnership.
Pebble in the Sky
A self-contained novel and accessible entry to the Galactic Empire setting.
Nightfall and Other Stories
A broad collection showcasing Asimov's short fiction.
The Gods Themselves
A standalone novel and one of Asimov's most ambitious mature works.
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Books by series
science-fiction-series · complete
Foundation
Asimov's future-history sequence about psychohistory, the Galactic Empire, and the Foundation.
- 1 Foundation
Book 1 · short-story-collection · 1951
One of the great masterworks of science fiction, the Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive world-building. The story of our future begins with the history…
- 2 Foundation and Empire
Book 2 · short-story-collection · 1952
Led by its founding father, the psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and utilizing science and technology, the Foundation survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Now cleverness and courage may not be enough. For the…
- 3 Second Foundation
Book 3 · short-story-collection · 1953
In the third book of the Foundation trilogy the secretly developed Second Foundation vies with a deadly mutant.
- 4 Foundation's Edge
Book 4 · novel · 1982
After the defeat of the Mule by the Second Foundation, Terminus enjoys a period of prosperity and stability which is publicly attributed to the Seldon Plan, but which some feel is the work of the Second Foundation. A search is begun to…
- 5 Foundation and Earth
Book 5 · novel · 1986
Golan Trevize, former Councilman of the First Foundation, has chosen the future, and it is Gaia. A superorganism, Gaia is a holistic planet with a common consciousness so intensely united that every dewdrop, every pebble, every being, can…
- 6 Prelude to Foundation
Book 6 · novel · 1988
The first of two prequel novels in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION It is the year 12,020 G.E. and Emperor Cleon I sits uneasily on the…
- 7 Forward the Foundation
Book 7 · novel · 1993
During the whole Foundation series, one man has always had his hand in the development of a galaxy. Merely hinted at in previous books, visited off and on for historical background - finally here delved into as deep as one can go - the…
science-fiction-series · complete
Robot
Asimov's positronic-robot fiction, including robot-story collections and the Elijah Baley novels.
- 1 I, Robot
Book 1 · short-story-collection · 1950
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 must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature…
- 2 The Rest of the Robots
Book 2 · short-story-collection · 1964
Robot AL-76 Goes Astray Victory Unintentional First Law Let's Get Together Satisfaction Guaranteed Risk Lenny Galley Slave
- 3 The Complete Robot
Book 3 · short-story-collection · 1982
The complete collection of Isaac Asimov’s classic Robot stories. In these stories, Asimov creates the Three Laws of Robotics and ushers in the Robot Age – when Earth is ruled by master-machines and when robots are more human than mankind.…
- 4 Robot Dreams
Book 4 · short-story-collection · 1986
In a career spanning nearly fifty years, Isaac Asimov—science writer, historian, and futurist—accurately predicted how technological breakthroughs would be developed and utilized, years before they became reality. His foresight envisioned…
- 5 Robot Visions
Book 5 · short-story-collection · 1990
From Isaac Asimov, the Hugo Award-winning Grand Master of Science Fiction whose name is synonymous with the science of robotics, comes five decades of robot visions: thirty-four landmark stories and essays—including three rare…
- 3 The Caves of Steel
Book 6 · novel · 1954
"A Del Rey book." It was bad enough when Lije Baley, a simple plainclothes cop, was ordered to solve a totally baffling mystery - the murder of a prominent Spacer. It was worse when he found that the smug, self-satisfied Spacers were…
- 4 The Naked Sun
Book 7 · novel · 1957
On the planet of Solaria, Spacers live in almost complete isolation, tended by robot servants and disgusted by the thought of human contact. And yet, one of their number has been beaten to death. Incapable of solving the crime, the…
- 5 The Robots of Dawn
Book 8 · novel · 1983
A millennium into the future two advances have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York…
- 6 Robots and Empire
Book 9 · novel · 1985
Long ago, Gladia's robots Daneel and Giskard played a vital role in opening the worlds beyond the Solar system to Settlers from Earth. Now the conscience-stricken robots are faced with an even greater challenge. Either the sacred Three…
- 7 The Positronic Man
Book 10 · novel · 1993 Optional
Powerful and haunting, The Positronic Man is an unforgettable novel that redefines Isaac Asimov's and Robert Silverberg's place among the greatest science fiction authors of all time. In the twenty-first century the creation of the…
science-fiction-series · complete
Galactic Empire
Three novels set during the rise and decline of Asimov's Galactic Empire.
- 1 Pebble in the Sky
Book 1 · novel · 1950
After years of bitter struggle, Trantor had at last completed its work—its Galactic Empire ruled all 200 million planets of the Galaxy . . . all but one. On a backward planet called Earth were those who nurtured bitter dreams of a…
- 2 The Stars, Like Dust
Book 2 · novel · 1951
Biron Farrell was young and naïve, but he was growing up fast. A radiation bomb planted in his dorm room changed him from an innocent student at the University of Earth to a marked man, fleeing desperately from an unknown assassin. He…
- 3 The Currents of Space
Book 3 · novel · 1952
High above the planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark live in unimaginable wealth and comfort. Down in the eternal spring of the planet, however, the native Florinians labor ceaselessly to produce the precious kyrt that brings prosperity to…
science-fiction-series · complete
Lucky Starr
The six juvenile science-fiction novels originally published under the pseudonym Paul French.
- 1 David Starr, Space Ranger
Book 1 · novel · 1952
This is a duplicate. Please update your lists. See https://openlibrary.org/works/OL46290W.
- 2 Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids
Book 2 · novel · 1953
Second part of Asimov’s Lucky Starr series.
- 3 Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus
Book 3 · novel · 1954
The third novel in the Lucky Starr series, six juvenile science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov that originally appeared under the pseudonym Paul French. Shortly after returning from the Asteroid Belt, David "Lucky" Starr learns that his…
- 4 Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury
Book 4 · novel · 1956
“Ghosts!” cried the engineer wildly, flinging his arms about. “I’ve seen them, but will anyone believe me?” Bigman said, “Ghosts! Are you nuts?” At once Mindes screamed, “You don’t believe me either. But I’ll prove it.” With a harsh…
- 5 Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter
Book 5 · novel · 1957
Into the Crooked Place begins a gritty two-book YA fantasy series from Alexandra Christo, the author of To Kill a Kingdom. The streets of Creije are for the deadly and the dreamers, and four crooks, in particular, know just how much magic…
- 6 Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn
Book 6 · novel · 1958
Lucky and Bigman Jones try to intercept a spy’s secret message, but are captured by their enemies, the Sirians, and held prisoner in a secret military base on Titan. Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn is the sixth book in the Lucky Starr…
science-fiction-series · complete
Norby
The juvenile science-fiction series co-written with Janet Asimov.
- 1 Norby, the Mixed-up Robot
Book 1 · novel · 1983
Jeff Wells, a Space Academy student, and Norby, a second-hand robot with unusual abilities, find themselves involved in the sinister plans of Ing the Ingrate, who intends to take over the universe.
- 2 Norby's Other Secret
Book 2 · novel · 1984
When unscrupulous scientists try to kidnap Norby in order to learn the secret of the robot's anti-gravitational capabilities, he and Jeff discover on the dragon-inhabited planet Jamya the key to an even more precious secret.
- 3 Norby and the Lost Princess
Book 3 · novel · 1985
Norby the robot and his friend Jeff travel to the distant planet of Izz and help to rescue a lost princess.
- 4 Norby and the Invaders
Book 4 · novel · 1985
Jeff and his mixed-up robot, Norby, get involved in new adventures on a strange planet.
- 5 Norby and the Queen's Necklace
Book 5 · novel · 1986
Fourteen-year-old Jeff Wells and his robot friend Norby are suddenly transported back to 1785 in France, where they become involved with a priceless necklace, royal politics, and the accidental creation of alternate futures for Earth.
- 6 Norby Finds a Villain
Book 6 · novel · 1987
Fifteen-year-old Jeff and his mixed-up robot, Norby, travel backwards and forwards in time and find themselves prisoners on an alien planet in another universe.
- 7 Norby Down to Earth
Book 7 · novel · 1988
- 8 Norby and Yobo's Great Adventure
Book 8 · novel · 1989
When Jeff and his robot Norby accompany Admiral Yobo to prehistoric times so the admiral can do family research, the trip turns into a dangerous adventure.
- 9 Norby and the Oldest Dragon
Book 9 · novel · 1990
Jeff Wells and his personal robot Norby find adventure when they travel to planet Jamyn and attend the Grand Dragon's birthday party.
- 10 Norby and the Court Jester
Book 10 · novel · 1991
While visiting the toy and game fair on planet Izz, Jeff and Norby search for a missing robot and the villain responsible for sabotaging the planet's computer system.
mystery-series · complete
Black Widowers
Mystery-story collections featuring the Black Widowers discussion club.
- 1 Tales of the Black Widowers
Book 1 · mystery-collection · 1974
A collection of mystery short stories, featuring a fictional club of mystery solvers, the Black Widowers: The Acquisitive Chuckle Ph As in Phony Truth to Tell Go, Little Book! Early Sunday Morning The Obvious Factor The Pointing Finger…
- 2 More Tales of the Black Widowers
Book 2 · mystery-collection · 1976
When No Man Pursueth Quicker Than the Eye The Iron Gem The Three Numbers Nothing Like Murder No Smoking Season's Greetings! The One and Only East Earthset and Evening Star Friday the Thirteenth The Unabridged The Ultimate Crime
- 3 Casebook of the Black Widowers
Book 3 · mystery-collection · 1980
The Cross of Lorraine The Family Man The Sports Page Second Best The Missing Item The Next Day Irrelevance! None So Blind The Backward Look What Time Is It? Middle Name To the Barest
- 4 Banquets of the Black Widowers
Book 4 · mystery-collection · 1984
Chronicles the adventures of a club of men, the Black Widowers, who meet once a month for dinner at the Milano restaurant and attempt to solve a series of puzzles
- 5 Puzzles of the Black Widowers
Book 5 · mystery-collection · 1990
Collection of mystery short stories: "The Fourth Homonym" (1985) "Unique Is Where You Find It" (1985) "The Lucky Piece" (1990) "Triple Devil" (1985) "Sunset on the Water" (1986) "Where Is He?" (1986) "The Old Purse" (1987) "The Quiet…
- 6 The Return of the Black Widowers
Book 6 · mystery-collection · 2003 Optional
The Acquisitive Chuckle - short story by Isaac Asimov Ph As in Phony - short story by Isaac Asimov Early Sunday Morning - short story by Isaac Asimov The Obvious Factor - short story by Isaac Asimov The Iron Gem - short story by Isaac…
children's-nonfiction-series · complete
How Did We Find Out?
Asimov's children's science-explanation series published by Walker.
- 1 How Did We Find Out the Earth Is Round?
Book 1 · children's-nonfiction · 1973
Discusses the theories that led to the discovery that the earth was round.
- 2 How Did We Find Out About Electricity?
Book 2 · children's-nonfiction · 1973
Traces man's knowledge and use of electricity from early Greek experiments to the invention of the telegraph, telephone, and electric light.
- 3 How Did We Find Out About Numbers?
Book 3 · children's-nonfiction · 1973
- 4 How Did We Find Out About Dinosaurs?
Book 4 · children's-nonfiction · 1973
Traces the history of the study of fossils and explains what this has enabled researchers to learn about the dinosaurs.
- 5 How Did We Find Out About Germs?
Book 5 · children's-nonfiction · 1974
Traces the developing knowledge about germs from the first sighting of them under a primitive microscope to modern medicine's new methods of combating them.
- 6 How Did We Find Out About Vitamins?
Book 6 · children's-nonfiction · 1974
Describes the experiments which led to the discovery of major vitamins and explains common vitamin-deficiency diseases
- 7 How Did We Find Out About Comets?
Book 7 · children's-nonfiction · 1975
The phenomena of comets and astronomers' concepts about them are considered historically and in view of present knowledge.
- 8 How Did We Find Out About Energy?
Book 8 · children's-nonfiction · 1975
Discusses the types, conservation, possible sources, and uses of energy. Includes material about contributors to the study of energy.
- 9 How Did We Find Out About Atoms?
Book 9 · children's-nonfiction · 1976
Discusses the concept of atoms and evidence of their existence accumulated since the time of the Greeks.
- 10 How Did We Find Out About Nuclear Power?
Book 10 · children's-nonfiction · 1976
Traces the work of many scientists over more than one hundred years in developing man's knowledge of nuclear power.
- 11 How Did We Find Out About Outer Space?
Book 11 · children's-nonfiction · 1977
- 12 How Did We Find Out About Earthquakes?
Book 12 · children's-nonfiction · 1978
- 13 How Did We Find Out About Black Holes?
Book 13 · children's-nonfiction · 1978
- 14 How Did We Find Out About Our Human Roots?
Book 14 · children's-nonfiction · 1979
Traces the history of the study of early man and explains what this study has revealed about his roots.
- 15 How Did We Find Out About Oil?
children's-nonfiction · 1980
Describes the origin, composition, and historical and modern uses of petroleum.
- 16 How Did We Find Out About Coal?
children's-nonfiction · 1980
Presents a history of fire, considers wood as a fuel, and discusses the formation of coal and the history of its use as a fuel.
- 17 How Did We Find Out About Solar Power?
children's-nonfiction · 1981
Describes the uses of the sun's energy from the time of the Greeks and Romans to the present day and discusses the potential of this source of energy in our modern world.
- 18 How Did We Find Out About Volcanoes?
children's-nonfiction · 1981
Discusses the features of a volcano, the causes of eruptions, and the locations of active volcanoes on earth and elsewhere in our solar system.
- 19 How Did We Find Out About Life in the Deep Sea?
children's-nonfiction · 1982
Describes the discovery of life in the deep oceans and explains oceanography.
- 20 How Did We Find Out About the Beginning of Life?
children's-nonfiction · 1982
Describes scientists' attempts to find out how life began, including such topics as spontaneous generation and evolution.
- 21 How Did We Find Out About the Universe?
children's-nonfiction · 1982
Part of the "How Did We Find Out About...?" series. This series on the history of scientific discovery for grades 5-8 thoroughly explores the steps that led up to our present knowledge of familiar scientific subjects.
- 22 How Did We Find Out About Genes?
children's-nonfiction · 1983
Traces the developing knowledge about heredity from the plant breeding experiments of Gregor Mendel to the use of x rays to produce mutations and the effect of natural mutations on the evolution of species.
- 23 How Did We Find Out About Computers?
children's-nonfiction · 1984
Traces the history of the computer, from the ancient abacus through the mechanical calculating machine to modern electronic technology.
- 24 How Did We Find Out About Robots?
children's-nonfiction · 1984
Traces the development of robots from the automatic clock to the microchip and discusses scientific and industrial uses of robots today.
- 25 How Did We Find Out About the Atmosphere?
children's-nonfiction · 1985
Traces the history of the scientific discovery of "atmosphere" and its properties.
- 26 How Did We Find Out About DNA?
children's-nonfiction · 1985
Describes the discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, a complex molecule found in all cells and which plays a vital part in heredity.
- 27 How Did We Find Out About Sunshine?
children's-nonfiction · 1987
Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our knowledge of the nature and substance of the sun.
- 28 How Did We Find Out About the Brain?
children's-nonfiction · 1987
Traces the development of scientific knowledge about the brain and how it works.
- 29 How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis?
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Traces the scientific discoveries that led to our understanding of photosynthesis and how this process relates to the food supply, changing ecological balance, and threats to the Earth's atmosphere.
- 30 How Did We Find Out About Neptune?
children's-nonfiction · 1990
An account of astronomers' observations over the years leading to the discovery of Neptune's existence.
- 31 How Did We Find Out About Lasers?
children's-nonfiction · 1990
- 32 How Did We Find Out About Pluto?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Describes the history of Pluto's discovery and what is known and unknown about the planet today.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (13)
- The End of Eternity
novel · 1955
The story of temporal engineers who meta-regulate the history of humanity through the centuries, eliminating risk, adventure, and space travel in the process. One man rebels in order to save the existence of someone he loves, and in the…
- The Death Dealers
mystery-novel · 1958
- Fantastic Voyage
novel · 1966
Through the process of miniaturization, five people enter a tiny submarine and are injected into a man's circulatory system where they try to destroy a blood clot located in his brain
- Asimov's Mysteries
mystery-collection · 1968
A collection of hybrid science-fiction/mystery stories. The mysteries usually turn on a point of science, but the author plays fair and explains the science in an understandable well before revealing the solution. The Singing Bell The…
- The Gods Themselves
novel · 1972
Only a few know the terrifying truth -- an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth -- but who will…
- Murder at the ABA
mystery-novel · 1976
- The Key Word and Other Mysteries
mystery-collection · 1977
- The Union Club Mysteries
mystery-collection · 1983
Collection of mystery short stories: No Refuge Could Save The Telephone Number The Men Who Wouldn't Talk A Clear Shot Irresistible to Women He Wasn't There The Thin Line Mystery Tune Hide and Seek Gift Hot or Cold The Thirteenth Page 1 to…
- The Disappearing Man and Other Mysteries
mystery-collection · 1985
- Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain
novel · 1987
Asimov's original novelization of the 1960s film was good, but someone else's idea. This is his revisiting of the same concepts 25 years later in a novel that he describes as his own, almost in entirety. Over all not a bad read. In a…
- Nemesis
novel · 1989
Tearing its way through space on a collision course for Earth is Nemesis, a fiery ball of destruction, a dwarf star as red as the color of blood. Circling Nemesis is Rotor, an Earth colony whose occupants have cut themselves off from the…
- Nightfall
novel · 1990
These two renowned writers have invented a world not unlike our own--a world on the edge of chaos, torn between the madness of religious fanaticism and the stubborn denial of scientists. Only a handful of people on the planet Lagash are…
Nonfiction (88)
- The Chemicals of Life: Enzymes, Vitamins, and Hormones
popular-science · 1954
- Races and People
popular-science · 1955
- Chemistry and Human Health
popular-science · 1956
- Inside the Atom
popular-science · 1956
Discusses in detail the structure and behavior of the atom and its present and future uses, especially in light of the world's energy crisis.
- Building Blocks of the Universe
popular-science · 1957
A brief discussion of 102 basic chemical elements introduces a more detailed account of the structure, forms, and uses of the most common elements. In this book, which was periodically revised and updated, Isaac Asimov has chosen to call…
- Only a Trillion
popular-science · 1957
Collection of science essays. It was the first collection of science essays published by Asimov. The book was also published under the title *Marvels of Science* - The Atoms That Vanish (first published in Change!, 1957) - The Explosions…
- The World of Carbon
popular-science · 1958
An elementary guide to the structures of compounds of carbon including hydrogen and oxygen, and to the names of those compounds.
- The World of Nitrogen
popular-science · 1958
- The Clock We Live On
popular-science · 1959
Review: A fascinating and informative history of how we measure time. In typically clear and insightful prose, Dr. Asimov recounts the origins of our 24-hour day and Gregorian calendar, and shows how both are firmly rooted in the motions…
- Words of Science, and the History Behind Them
popular-science · 1959
Scientific terminology arranged in dictionary form with a full page discussion of the history, root, and meaning of each word.
- Breakthroughs in Science
popular-science · 1960
Isaac Asimov here describes the astonishing achievements of that small group of scientists who have broken through to new worlds for mankind. Working for the most part alone in their laboratories, they were the first to venture into…
- The Living River
popular-science · 1960
- The Kingdom of the Sun
popular-science · 1960
- The Wellsprings of Life
popular-science · 1960
- The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science
popular-science · 1960
- Words from the Myths
literary-criticism · 1961
A large portion of Greek mythology organized around a specific themes, and the impact of mythological words and phrases on our present day language. Hundreds of words in daily use are surrounded by enchanting stories that will interest…
- Life and Energy
popular-science · 1962
Life and Energy is a 1962 book by Isaac Asimov. It is about the biological and physical world, and their contrasts and comparisons. Thus the book is divided into two sections, which is separated by further sub-sections (i.e. chapters): 1)…
- Words in Genesis
biblical-criticism · 1962
- Words on the Map
literary-criticism · 1962
- The Search for the Elements
popular-science · 1962
- Words from the Exodus
biblical-criticism · 1963
- The Genetic Code
popular-science · 1963
- The Human Body: Its Structure and Operation
popular-science · 1963
"In writing a book about the human body there is the great advantage that all the readers know what a human body is." Who but Isaac Asimov would begin a serious textbook in such a jovial way? Sketching first the biological order of the…
- The Kite That Won the Revolution
history · 1963
- The Human Brain: Its Capacities and Functions
popular-science · 1964
- A Short History of Biology
history-of-science · 1964
The science of biology has grown from the time of ancient Greeks to the present time, which has seen an explosive growth in the field, particularly in the field of molecular biology. Professor Asimov outlines the growth of biological…
- Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
reference · 1964
- A Short History of Chemistry
history-of-science · 1965
The easy style and the sympathy for the reader that have made Isaac Asimov one of the most successful writers on science of all time are applied here to the fascinating history of Professor Asimov's own field of specialization. From the…
- The Greeks: A Great Adventure
history · 1965
La serie informalmente titulada «Historia Universal Asimov» reúne las obras dedicadas por el gran novelista y divulgador científico a la evolución política, cultural y material de la especie humana. " Los griegos " examina el amplio…
- The Noble Gases
popular-science · 1966
- The Neutrino: Ghost Particle of the Atom
popular-science · 1966
- The Genetic Effects of Radiation
popular-science · 1966
- The Roman Empire
history · 1967
An historical survey of Rome and her Empire from 30 B.C. to 476 A.D., five-hundred years during which the heritage of Roman law and Christianity developed and survived the Germanic invasions.
- Is Anyone There?
popular-science · 1967
Collection of essays: The Unused Stars The World of 1990 (variant of Life in 1990) The Atmosphere of the Moon Anatomy of a Martian (variant of Anatomy of a Man from Mars) Is Anyone There? (variant of Hello CTA-21, Is Anyone There?) A…
- The Egyptians
history · 1967
Egypt's enduring civilization described in fourteen stages which progress from ancient beginnings to contemporary time.
- The Near East: 10,000 Years of History
history · 1968
CONTENIDO: Los sumerios - Los acadios - Los amorreos - Los asirios - Los caldeos - Los persas - Los macedonios - Los partos - Los sasánidas - Los árabes - Los turcos - Los europeos.
- The Dark Ages
history · 1968
This is the sixth volume in Isaac Asimov's brilliant histories for young people. Having recreated in his widely praised earlier books the great civilizations of the Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome, he now moves to Northern Europe to…
- Asimov's Guide to the Bible, Volume I
biblical-criticism · 1968
- Words from History
history · 1968
- Photosynthesis
popular-science · 1969
- The Shaping of England
history · 1969
Traces the history of Great Britain from the Stone Age to the signing of the Magna Carta during the reign of King John in 1215.
- Twentieth Century Discovery
popular-science · 1969
- Asimov's Guide to the Bible, Volume II
biblical-criticism · 1969
- Great Ideas of Science
popular-science · 1969
- Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare, Volume I
literary-criticism · 1970
- Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare, Volume II
literary-criticism · 1970
- Constantinople: The Forgotten Empire
history · 1970
Traces the history of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire from the seventh century B.C. to the fifteenth century A.D. and discusses the influence of that Empire on the civilization of Europe.
- Light
popular-science · 1970
An easy-to-read explanation of the characteristics of light, how it travels through space, and how it behaves when it contacts matter.
- The Land of Canaan
history · 1971
Traces the history of the Fertile Crescent, the area stretching between the Persian Gulf and central Israel, from the New Stone Age to the Roman conquest.
- More Words of Science
popular-science · 1972
- Electricity and Man
popular-science · 1972
- The Early Asimov, or Eleven Years of Trying
memoir · 1972
Collection of twenty seven stories from the formative years of Isaac Asimov, from 1939 to 1949.
- The Shaping of France
history · 1972
“The Shaping of France” covers the broad and turbulent period stretching from the closing years of the 9th century which saw the end of the Carolingian era and the arrival of a new personalized dynasty in Hugh Capet to the conclusion of…
- The Story of Ruth
biblical-criticism · 1972
Retells the Old Testament tale of the faithful daughter-in-law showing how the events of the story reveal the history of that period.
- Worlds Within Worlds
popular-science · 1972
- The Shaping of North America: From Earliest Times to 1763
history · 1973
- The Birth of the United States: 1763-1816
history · 1974
This second volume of a history of the United States concentrates on the causes and events of the Revolution and the formative years of the new Republic.
- Earth: Our Crowded Spaceship
popular-science · 1974
- Our Federal Union: The United States from 1816 to 1865
history · 1975
Traces American history between 1816 and 1865. Includes the beginnings of political division and the origins and battles of the Civil War.
- The Ends of the Earth: The Polar Regions of the World
popular-science · 1975
- The Beginning and the End
popular-science · 1977
- The Golden Door: The United States from 1865 to 1918
history · 1977
- Animals of the Bible
biblical-criticism · 1978
- Life and Time
popular-science · 1978
- In Memory Yet Green: The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1920-1954
memoir · 1979
The amazing Asimov tackles his most fascinating subject – himself! Isaac Asimov, said The New York Times, "has probably done more than anyone else to give scientifically illiterate readers a feeling for the excitement and accomplishment…
- A Choice of Catastrophes
popular-science · 1979
Examines various kinds of potential disasters that threaten the existence of life on Earth, including changes in the sun or other parts of the universe, man-made destruction, and changes within the Earth.
- Isaac Asimov's Book of Facts
reference · 1979
- The Threats of Our World
popular-science · 1979
- In the Beginning: Science Faces God in the Book of Genesis
biblical-criticism · 1981
- Change! Seventy-one Glimpses of the Future
popular-science · 1981
- Exploring the Earth and the Cosmos
popular-science · 1982
Tells the story of how people have learned and continue to learn about their world, covering explorations, discoveries, inventions, theories, and speculation.
- The Measure of the Universe
popular-science · 1983
- X Stands for Unknown
popular-science · 1984
This book is a collection of short essays on various topics in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy and Mathematics.
- Robots: Machines in Man's Image
popular-science · 1985
- Futuredays: A Nineteenth-Century Vision of the Year 2000
history · 1986
- How to Enjoy Writing: A Book of Aid and Comfort
literary-criticism · 1987
- Beginnings: The Story of Origins of Mankind, Life, the Earth, the Universe
popular-science · 1987
- Asimov's Chronology of Science and Discovery
reference · 1989
- Frontiers: New Discoveries About Man and His Planet, Outer Space, and the Universe
popular-science · 1990
- The March of the Millennia: A Key to Looking at History
history · 1990
- The Secret of the Universe
popular-science · 1991
Essays examine such topics as cold fusion, the drug war, the solar system, and iodine
- Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos
popular-science · 1991
Traces the path of discovery that revealed the nature of the atom, of light, of gravity, of the electromagnetic force, and the nature and structure of the universe.
- Our Angry Earth: A Ticking Ecological Bomb
popular-science · 1991
- Asimov's Chronology of the World
reference · 1991
- Frontiers II: More Recent Discoveries About Life, Earth, Space, and the Universe
popular-science · 1993
- I. Asimov: A Memoir
memoir · 1994
Isaac Asimov was one of our most beloved authors, and when he died in 1992 at the age of seventy-two he left behind an unparalleled legacy of thought and imagination. In a career that lasted more than fifty years, he wrote more than 470…
- Yours, Isaac Asimov
memoir · 1995
Short fiction (20)
- The Martian Way and Other Stories
short-story-collection · 1955
- Earth Is Room Enough
short-story-collection · 1957
The Dead Past The Foundation of S. F. Success [poem] Franchise Gimmicks Three Kid Stuff The Watery Place Living Space The Message Satisfaction Guaranteed Hell-Fire The Last Trump The Fun They Had - juvenile Jokester The Immortal Bard…
- Nine Tomorrows
short-story-collection · 1959
Nine Tomorrows is a collection of nine short stories and two pieces of comic verse by American writer Isaac Asimov. The pieces were all originally published in magazines between 1956 and 1958, with the exception of the closing poem,…
- Through a Glass, Clearly
short-story-collection · 1967
- Nightfall and Other Stories
short-story-collection · 1969
A collection of science fiction stories which examine various reactions to altered environmental conditions or bizarre psychological situations
- Have You Seen These?
short-story-collection · 1974
- Buy Jupiter and Other Stories
short-story-collection · 1975
Darwinian Pool Room Day of the Hunters Shah Guido G. Button, Button The Monkey's Finger Everest The Pause Let's Not Each an Explorer Blank! Does a Bee Care? Silly Asses Buy Jupiter! A Statue for Father Rain, Rain, Go Away Founding Father…
- The Dream, Benjamin's Dream & Benjamin's Bicentennial Blast
short-story-collection · 1976
- Good Taste
short-story-collection · 1976
- The Winds of Change and Other Stories
short-story-collection · 1983
- The Edge of Tomorrow
short-story-collection · 1985
- It's Such a Beautiful Day
short-story-collection · 1985
When Richard Hanshaw, Jr., acts strangely, his mother suggests a "probe" by a psychiatrist.
- The Alternate Asimovs
short-story-collection · 1986
Grow Old Along with Me (Original version of the novel "Pebble in the Sky") The End of Eternity (Original version of the novel "The End of Eternity") Belief (First version) Belief (Published version)
- All the Troubles of the World
short-story-collection · 1989
Multivac, the gigantic computer that controls the entire world and can even predict the probabilities of potential crimes before they happen, suddenly announces that someone is plotting to destroy Multivac.
- Franchise
short-story-collection · 1989
In a future United States where one individual is selected by computer to represent the entire national electorate in voting for the new President, ordinary Norman Muller is not sure he wants that privilege.
- Robbie
short-story-collection · 1989
When Gloria's mother deprives her of her beloved robot playmate Robbie, Gloria is inconsolable and goes into a decline.
- Sally
short-story-collection · 1989
In a future time of intelligent self-controlled automobiles, the caretaker of a Farm for Retired Automobiles discovers that the cars in his charge have unsuspected abilities.
- Cal
short-story-collection · 1990
- Gold: The Final Science Fiction Collection
short-story-collection · 1995
Part One - The Final Stories Cal Left to Right Frustration Hallucination The Instability Alexander the God In the Canyon Good-bye to Earth Battle-Hymn Feghoot and the Courts Fault-Intolerant Kid Brother The Nations in Space The Smile of…
Essays and speeches (36)
- Fact and Fancy
essay-collection · 1962
- View from a Height
essay-collection · 1963
- Adding a Dimension
essay-collection · 1964
- Of Time and Space and Other Things
essay-collection · 1965
Collection of seventeen scientific essays by Isaac Asimov. It was the fourth of a series of books collecting essays from *The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction*. C for Celeritas (November 1959) Just Mooning Around (May 1963)…
- From Earth to Heaven
essay-collection · 1966
"Harmony in Heaven" (F&SF, February 1965) "Oh, East is West and West is East—" (March 1965) "The Certainty of Uncertainty" (April 1965) "To Tell a Chemist" (May 1965) "Future? Tense!" (June 1965) "Exclamation Point!" (July 1965) "Behind…
- Science, Numbers, and I
essay-collection · 1968
- The Solar System and Back
essay-collection · 1970
A collection of science essays for the lay reader originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction from 1959 to 1969. "Nothing" (March 1959) "The First Metal" (December 1967) "The Seventh Metal" (January 1968) "The…
- The Stars in Their Courses
essay-collection · 1971
- The Left Hand of the Electron
essay-collection · 1972
- Today and Tomorrow and ...
essay-collection · 1973
- Please Explain
essay-collection · 1973
Answers to questions in various scientific disciplines, e.g., "What are pulsars?", "Is the universe running down?", "What is the difference between a brain and a computer?", and "Why did the dinosaurs die off?".
- The Tragedy of the Moon
essay-collection · 1973
- Asimov on Astronomy
essay-collection · 1974
Collection of essays: Time and Tide The Rocks of Damocles Harmony in Heaven The Trojan Hearse By Jove! Superficially Speaking Round and Round and ... Beyond Pluto Just Mooning Around Steppingstones to the Stars The Planet of the Double…
- Asimov on Chemistry
essay-collection · 1974
- Of Matters Great and Small
essay-collection · 1975
- Science Past, Science Future
essay-collection · 1975
A collection of 43 essays on many subjects, from the various sciences to essays about society.
- Asimov on Physics
essay-collection · 1976
Seventeen essays selected from the Magazine of fantasy and science fiction, Dec. 1958-Oct. 1965.
- The Planet That Wasn't
essay-collection · 1976
- Asimov on Numbers
essay-collection · 1977
In his clear, informal, engaging style, Isaac Asimov explains historic brainteasers and numerical oddities in the fascinating universe of numbers. From man's first act of counting to higher mathematics, from the smallest living creature…
- Opus 200
essay-collection · 1979
Contains excerpts from his second hundred books, arranged in categories.
- The Road to Infinity
essay-collection · 1979
- Asimov on Science Fiction
essay-collection · 1981
- The Sun Shines Bright
essay-collection · 1981
Collection of seventeen nonfiction science essays from *The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction*. Out, Damned Spot! The Sun Shines Bright The Noblest Metal of Them All How Little? Siriusly Speaking Below the Horizon Just Thirty Years…
- Counting the Eons
essay-collection · 1983
A collection of essays on topics in Science written for the common person, laced with his trademark humour
- The Roving Mind
essay-collection · 1983
Isaac Asimov's death on April 6, 1992, was a great loss to the world of literary science and freethought. The prolific author's vision is unmatched today, and his pointed honesty shines through in The Roving Mind, now reissued in this…
- The Subatomic Monster
essay-collection · 1985
- The Dangers of Intelligence and Other Science Essays
essay-collection · 1986
- Far as Human Eye Could See: Essays on Science
essay-collection · 1987
- Past, Present, and Future
essay-collection · 1987
- The Relativity of Wrong
essay-collection · 1988
- Asimov's Galaxy: Reflections on Science Fiction
essay-collection · 1989
- The Tyrannosaurus Prescription: and One Hundred Other Science Essays
essay-collection · 1989
- Asimov on Science: A 30 Year Retrospective 1959-1989
essay-collection · 1989
- Out of the Everywhere: Thoughts on Science from the Master
essay-collection · 1990
Children's books (53)
- ABC's of Space
children's-nonfiction · 1969
- ABC's of the Ocean
children's-nonfiction · 1970
Defines two oceanographic terms for each letter of the alphabet from aquanaut and aquaculture to zooplankton and zoogene.
- What Makes the Sun Shine?
children's-nonfiction · 1971
An easy-to-read explanation of the chemical and physical nature of the sun.
- The Best New Thing
children's-fiction · 1971
Two children living on a planet where they are weightless move to Earth and experience gravity.
- ABC's of the Earth
children's-nonfiction · 1971
Black and white photographs accompany brief definitions of two geological terms for each letter of the alphabet.
- ABC's of Ecology
children's-nonfiction · 1972
Defines two ecological terms for each letter of the alphabet, from additive and algae to zoology and zonation.
- The Heavenly Host
children's-fiction · 1975
Newly arrived on Planet Anderson Two just before Christmas, Jonathan is warned about the dangerous native inhabitants, but an accidental meeting with one of the natives convinces him that they are friendly and peaceful.
- How Did We Find Out About Antarctica?
children's-nonfiction · 1979
Describes the geography of the Antarctic regions and the history of their discovery and exploration.
- How Did We Find Out About the Speed of Light?
children's-nonfiction · 1986
Traces the scientific study of the speed of light, from Galileo's experiments in the seventeenth century to more recent discoveries involving the law of relativity.
- Did Comets Kill the Dinosaurs?
children's-nonfiction · 1987
- The Asteroids
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- The Earth's Moon
children's-nonfiction · 1988
Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.
- Mars: Our Mysterious Neighbor
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- Our Milky Way and Other Galaxies
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- Quasars, Pulsars, and Black Holes
children's-nonfiction · 1988
Discusses the formation and peculiar features of the universe, particularly stars and galaxies emitting special types of radio waves.
- Rockets, Probes, and Satellites
children's-nonfiction · 1988
Examines the origins, functions, uses, and discoveries of rockets, space probes, and satellites.
- Our Solar System
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- The Sun
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- Uranus: The Sideways Planet
children's-nonfiction · 1988
Summary, Describes the characteristics of the seventh planet from the sun as revealed in the information sent back by Voyager 2.
- Saturn: The Ringed Beauty
children's-nonfiction · 1988
A description of Saturn, the second largest planet in our solar system, which includes information on its numerous moons, and spacecraft and probes which study it.
- How Was the Universe Born?
children's-nonfiction · 1988
Discusses the origins and characteristics of our universe, focusing on the nature of stars.
- Earth: Our Home Base
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- Ancient Astronomy
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- The Space Spotter's Guide
children's-nonfiction · 1988
- Is There Life on Other Planets?
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Explores the possibility of life on other planets within our solar system and elsewhere.
- Science Fiction, Science Fact
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Compares what writers over the centuries have written about an imaginary future with the reality revealed by time.
- Mercury: The Quick Planet
children's-nonfiction · 1989
- Space Garbage
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Examines the causes, dangers, and efforts to clean up various forms of space debris.
- Jupiter: The Spotted Giant
children's-nonfiction · 1989
- The Birth and Death of Stars
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Considers how stars come into being, change and grow older, and eventually come to an end.
- Mythology and the Universe
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Presents some ancient mythological beliefs about the universe.
- Colonizing the Planets and the Stars
children's-nonfiction · 1989
- Astronomy Today
children's-nonfiction · 1989
Discusses how scientists and amateurs use instruments to study the universe and describes some astronomical discoveries.
- Pluto: A Double Planet?
children's-nonfiction · 1989
- Piloted Space Flights
children's-nonfiction · 1989
A brief history of man's experience in space as he circled the Earth, landed on the moon, and sent spaceships farther away than humans can safely go.
- Comets and Meteors
children's-nonfiction · 1989
- Neptune: The Farthest Giant
children's-nonfiction · 1990
- Venus: A Shrouded Mystery
children's-nonfiction · 1990
Describes the characteristics of the planet Venus and how we discovered them.
- The World's Space Programs
children's-nonfiction · 1990
- Why Do We Have Different Seasons?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
- Is Our Planet Warming Up?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Examines the problem of global warming, its possible causes, and ways to prevent the situation from getting worse.
- Why Is the Air Dirty?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
A simple discussion of the causes and effects of air pollution and some ways to help prevent it.
- Why Are Whales Vanishing?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Discusses how modern whale hunting methods have caused many species of whales to become endangered and what can be done to help protect the whales.
- Where Does Garbage Go?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Briefly examines how we get rid of the things we throw away, describing some of the problems of waste disposal and some of the solutions.
- What Causes Acid Rain?
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Discusses the nature and causes of acid rain, its harmful effects, and possible ways to prevent it.
- Christopher Columbus: Navigator to the New World
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Describes the life of Columbus as a young man, and as an explorer who marshalled the best technology of his time to explore new lands.
- Ferdinand Magellan: Opening the Door to World Exploration
children's-nonfiction · 1991
Presents the story of the Portuguese explorer who became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean and whose expedition completed its voyage around the world after his death en route.
- Why Are Some Beaches Oily?
children's-nonfiction · 1992
Discusses the causes and damaging effects of oil spills and ways to protect the land and sea from oil pollution.
- Why Are Animals Endangered?
children's-nonfiction · 1992
Discusses why certain animals have become endangered and what can be done to help them from becoming extinct.
- Why Are the Rain Forests Vanishing?
children's-nonfiction · 1992
Describes the characteristics and value of tropical rain forests, why they are disappearing, and how to save them.
- Why Does Litter Cause Problems?
children's-nonfiction · 1992
Discusses how litter damages our environment and how to dispose of it properly.
- The Future in Space
children's-nonfiction · 1993
Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars.
Poetry (6)
- Lecherous Limericks
poetry · 1975
- More Lecherous Limericks
poetry · 1976
- Still More Lecherous Limericks
poetry · 1977
- Asimov's Sherlockian Limericks
poetry · 1977
- Limericks: Too Gross; or Two Dozen Dirty Stanzas
poetry · 1978
- A Grossery of Limericks
poetry · 1981
Other (44)
- Biochemistry and Human Metabolism
textbook · 1952
This is a medical text-book, designed for college students. It was written by three professors at the Boston University School of Medicine. They also taught its subject in their classes, they updated, and corrected errors for three…
- Realm of Numbers
mathematics · 1959
- Realm of Measure
mathematics · 1960
- Satellites in Outer Space
astronomy · 1960
- The Double Planet
astronomy · 1960
- Realm of Algebra
mathematics · 1961
An introduction to the basic theory and concepts of algebra along with a detailed explanation of more complicated equations and a brief discussion of the many uses of algebra in our lives.
- Quick and Easy Math
mathematics · 1964
- Planets for Man
astronomy · 1964
- An Easy Introduction to the Slide Rule
mathematics · 1965
Simple explanation of the basic operations and square roots that may be performed on the slide rule
- Understanding Physics
textbook · 1966
While many of us understand complex theories of criticism or finance, we cannot explain why the lights go on when we flick a switch or how a radio works. In this reader-friendly, unabridged edition of three of his best-selling books,…
- The Universe: From Flat Earth to Quasar
astronomy · 1966
A readable introduction to scientific facts about the earth, the solar system, and the universe.
- The Moon
astronomy · 1967
Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.
- Environments Out There
astronomy · 1967
- To the Ends of the Universe
astronomy · 1967
Discusses our solar system and other parts of the observable universe such as white dwarf stars and galaxies.
- Mars
astronomy · 1967
Perhaps the most mysterious and intriguing planet in our Solar System is Mars. Is there life on Mars? Have Martian canals been found? Timely topics include information relayed from Mars to Earth by probes, new missions to Mars, and…
- Stars
astronomy · 1968
- Galaxies
astronomy · 1968
A brief introduction to astronomy, with stress on the composition, formation, and nature of galaxies.
- The Sensuous Dirty Old Man
humor · 1971
- Isaac Asimov's Treasury of Humor
humor · 1971
640 jokes, anecdotes, and limericks, complete with notes on how to tell them, from America's leading renaissance man.
- Ginn Science Program, Intermediate Level A
textbook · 1972
- Ginn Science Program, Intermediate Level C
textbook · 1972
- Ginn Science Program, Intermediate Level B
textbook · 1972
- Comets and Meteors
astronomy · 1973
Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and relates famous events connected with them.
- The Sun
astronomy · 1973
Discusses the origins, physical makeup, and relationship to earth of the huge star called the sun.
- Jupiter, the Largest Planet
astronomy · 1973
A comprehensive study of Jupiter from the earliest discoveries of its distance, size, and satellites, to recent discoveries regarding its atmosphere, composition, and the Great Red Spot.
- Ginn Science Program, Advanced Level A
textbook · 1973
- Ginn Science Program, Advanced Level B
textbook · 1973
- Our World in Space
astronomy · 1974
- The Solar System
astronomy · 1975
Introduces the solar system and the specific characteristics of its nine planets.
- Eyes on the Universe: A History of the Telescope
astronomy · 1975
Chronicles the intellectual and technical discoveries that constitute the developments of refracting, reflecting, and radio telescopes, and related instruments, the personalities involved, and the astronomical knowledge gained by each…
- Alpha Centauri, the Nearest Star
astronomy · 1976
Discusses the constellations and stars, their distance, luminosity, and size, steller astronomy, starlight, and life on other planetary systems, with special reference to the third brightest and also the nearest star, Alpha Centauri.
- The Collapsing Universe: The Story of Black Holes
astronomy · 1977
In a time of spectacular developments in the new astronomy, the concept of black holes captures top honors. As scientific evidence for them mounts, black holes loom as an ominous development in the life, measured in billions of years, of…
- Mars, the Red Planet
astronomy · 1977
A study of Mars from the earliest discoveries of its distance, size, and satellites to recent data gathered during the Viking probes.
- Quasar, Quasar, Burning Bright
astronomy · 1978
- Saturn and Beyond
astronomy · 1979
Presents a detailed discussion of the four outermost planets in our solar system.
- Extraterrestrial Civilizations
astronomy · 1979
Ever since the concept of other worlds was put forward in the fifth century BC, scientists have struggled to answer that eternal question: Are we alone? Asimov here covers many fascinating aspects in his analysis of the universe -…
- Venus, Near Neighbor of the Sun
astronomy · 1981
A comprehensive discussion of Venus with information on neighboring Mercury, asteroids, and comets. Includes numerous tables and figures.
- Visions of the Universe
astronomy · 1981
- Asimov's Guide to Halley's Comet
astronomy · 1985
- The Exploding Suns: The Secrets of the Supernovas
astronomy · 1985
- Azazel
fantasy-collection · 1988
Meet Azazel... He's two centimeters tall. He's fiery red. He has magical powers strong enough to wreck a normal human's life...all with the best intentions, of course. George Bitternut, an eccentric linguist and deadbeat, stumbles onto an…
- Think About Space: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
astronomy · 1989
- Asimov Laughs Again
humor · 1992
Here are more than 700 of Isaac Asimov's favorite jokes, cleverest limericks and funniest stories.
- Magic: The Final Fantasy Collection
fantasy-collection · 1996
Isaac Asimov and science fiction are one and the same to millions of readers. He was the field's transcendent genius, its reigning prophet, its genial patriarch, and its most prolific author. But Asimov also wrote fantasy, and invariably…
Frequently asked questions about Isaac Asimov
Who was Isaac Asimov?
Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was a Russian-born American author, biochemist, and Boston University professor. He became especially known for science fiction and popular-science writing.
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How did Isaac Asimov become a writer?
He discovered science-fiction magazines in his family’s Brooklyn candy store and began writing as a teenager. His first professionally published story, “Marooned off Vesta,” appeared in 1939.
What influenced Isaac Asimov’s science fiction?
Asimov cited H. G. Wells and Jules Verne as important influences. His historical interests, especially Edward Gibbon’s account of the Roman Empire, also shaped the future-history concept behind Foundation.
What awards did Isaac Asimov receive?
He won Nebula Awards for The Gods Themselves and “The Bicentennial Man,” and was named a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master in 1986.
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What is Isaac Asimov’s legacy?
Asimov helped define modern hard science fiction and popularized scientific ideas for general readers. His Three Laws of Robotics remain a major cultural reference, and honors including an asteroid, a Martian crater, and a literary award bear his name.
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