Foundation 3-Book Boxed Set: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation

Book Overview: Foundation 3-Book Boxed Set: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation

The original trilogy of Isaac Asimov’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series, in a striking boxed set package

THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION – Nominated as one of America’s best-loved series 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.

Collected in this boxed set, Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation form the celebrated original trilogy that started it all. One of the most influential in the history of science fiction, the Foundation series is celebrated for its unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. Here, Asimov has written a timely and timeless saga 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.

Product Information

ISBN-13	9780593499573
ISBN-10	0593499573
Publisher	Del Rey
Publication Date	2022-06-07
Edition
Language	en
Pages	816
Dimensions	in x in x in
Weight	lbs

About the Author

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov, an author renowned for his prodigious contribution to the science fiction genre, was born on January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi, Russia. He and his family migrated to the United States when he was only three years old, where he later earned degrees in chemistry from Columbia University, including a Ph.D. in 1948. Asimov’s academic training and his insatiable curiosity for science uniquely equipped him to envision a future shaped by technological advancements, which he translated into his imaginative and groundbreaking stories.

In the mid-20th century, Asimov distinguished himself as an innovator of the science fiction genre with his brilliantly crafted narratives, including his iconic “Foundation” series, “Robot” series, and standalone novels such as “The Gods Themselves”. He demonstrated a lucidity and integrity of scientific thought in his writing, rarely overlooking the smallest details in his imagined universes. Asimov’s profound understanding of complex scientific principles allowed him to communicate these concepts to readers in an engaging and comprehensible manner, adding unmatched depth to his stories.

Apart from his scientific literature, Asimov was a prolific writer in various other genres, including mystery and fantasy, and authored several books for scientific education and popular science. He possessed an extraordinary capacity for writing, producing over 500 published works throughout his lifetime. Asimov’s literary prowess not only revolutionized science fiction but also significantly contributed to making science accessible and intriguing to the public. His death in 1992 brought an end to his exemplary career, but his works continue to live on, marking Isaac Asimov as an irreplaceable figure in the annals of both science fiction and scientific literature.