FOUNDATIONS
The first novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series
THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV SERIES FOUNDATION Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future-to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire-both scientists and scholars-and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation.
The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best-and worst-that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness.
ISAAC ASIMOV
Isaac Asimov began his Foundation series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. 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 award-winning science-fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Galactic Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died in 1992.
Edad recomendada: Adultos.
ASIMOV ISAAC
Isaak Yudovich Ozimov Petróvichi, República Socialista Federativa Soviética de Rusia, 2 de enero de 1920 Nueva York, Estados Unidos, 6 de abril de 1992 , fue un escritor y bioquímico ruso, nacionalizado estadounidense, conocido por ser un exitoso y excepcionalmente prolífico autor de obras de ciencia ficción, historia y divulgación científica.
La obra más famosa de Asimov es la Saga de la Fundación, también conocida como Trilogía o Ciclo de Trántor, que forma parte de la serie del Imperio Galáctico y que más tarde combinó con su otra gran serie sobre los robots. También escribió obras de misterio y fantasía, así como una gran cantidad de textos de no ficción. En total, firmó más de 500 volúmenes y unas 9.000 cartas o postales. Sus trabajos han sido publicados en 9 de las 10 categorías del Sistema Dewey de clasificación.
Asimov, junto con Robert A. Heinlein y Arthur C. Clarke, fue considerado en vida como uno de los "tres grandes" escritores de ciencia ficción.