Bibliography of isaac asimov there are 515 items in isaac asimov s bibliography. Isaac asimov s works as they first appeared in book form. Few books have defined a genre of pop culture as well as this short classic by isaac asimov. 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. Robots and mechanical men inc relating these stories to a reporter in the 21st century acts as a framing narrative, tying them together to create one of the. 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.
Asimov was born in petrovichi, russia, sometime between october 4, 1919 and january 2, 1920. Asimov wrote or edited more than 500 books and hundreds of short stories. The first edition of the novel was published in december 2nd 1950, and was written by isaac asimov. In these stories, asimov creates the three laws of robotics and ushers in the robot age when earth is ruled by mastermachines and when robots are more human than mankind. He accepted the challenge, and produced an astonishing screenplay that asimov felt would be the first really adult, complex, worthwhile science fiction. Isaac asimov robot series 6 books collection set i, robot, the robots of dawn, the naked sun, the rest of the robots, the caves of steel, robots and empire isaac asimov.
It is clear from reading his books that isaac asimov had a remarkable mind, analytic and penetrating. I, robot, a collection of nine short stories by sciencefiction writer isaac asimov that imagines the development of positronic humanlike robots and wrestles with the moral implications of the technology. I, robot is a collection of nine short stories by isaac asimov, which originally appeared in super science stories and astounding science fiction between 1940 and 1950. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Buy i, robot by isaac asimov from waterstones today. In this article, asimovs books are listed by year in order of publication within a year, where known with publisher indicated. This is a bibliography of books by isaac asimov organized by series chronologically and by series timeline i. Oct 10, 2019 the asteroid 5020 asimov, the magazine asimovs science fiction, a brooklyn, ny elementary school, and two different isaac asimov awards are named in his honor. Isaac asimov books list of books by author isaac asimov. In the late 1970s american author harlan ellison collaborated with asimov on a screenplay for i, robot that was never filmed but was published in 1994 as i, robot.
His books have been published in 9 of the 10 major categories of the dewey decimal. Isaac asimov 1920 1992 isaac asimov is the author of books such as foundation isaac asimov c. The genetic effects of radiation isaac asimov and theodosius dobzhansky 145 downloads. He is best known worldwidely for his foundation series, i, robot series, and the galactic empire series. 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. In these stories isaac asimov creates the three laws of robotics and ushers in the robot age. Isaac asimov books in order how to read isaac asimovs books.
This book is a collection of several stories, all of which are set in the near future when written by i. Isaac asimov s robot series from the iconic collection i, robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. A mustread for sciencefiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike. Widely considered a science fiction master, he was the author of three major series, foundation, galactic empire, and robot.
He penned hundreds of books, focusing on genres like history, science and scifi, among others. Isaac asimov short stories bibliography, the complete robot, little lost robot, the rest of the robots, three laws of robotics collection. Establishing and testing the three laws of robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. In i, robot, as in that other work, asimov is like a brilliant geometer, a euclid of the space age, building surprising theorems out of simple postulates. With these three, simple directives, isaac asimov formulated the laws governing robots behavior. Robot dreams project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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. Esteemed scholar and writer isaac asimov is known for scifi works like foundation and i, robot. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i, robot.
I, robot is the title of a 1950 novel by the famous science fiction author isaac asimov. Born on january 2, 1920 in russia, isaac asimov was an american writer specializing in the genre of science fiction. Apr 01, 2015 clarke went on to discuss asimovs endless bibliography, estimating the level of deforestation for which asimov was personally responsible, 5. First book appearance of tories robot visions, too bad. 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. The asimov exercise book, asimovs guide to cricket. Asimov later integrated the robot series into his allencompassing foundation series, making r. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Poul anderson and andre norton, among others, have all written more books. Asimovs treatment of robots as being programmed with ethics was greatly influential in science fiction. Professor asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000. Books by asimov, isaac sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
Free download or read online i, robot pdf epub robot 0. 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 in this article, asimov s books are listed by year in order of. Probably the most interesting book above is familiar poems. 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. With this, asimov changed our perception of robots forever when he formulated the laws governing their behavior. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an. 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, along with arthur c. Here are stories of sensitive robots, robots gone mad, mindreading robots, prankster robots, and closeted robots that secretly dominate politics. Isaac asimov in this collection, one of the great classics of science fiction, asimov set out the principles of robot behavior that we know as the three laws of robotics.
In 1977, producers approached multipleawardwinning author harlan ellison to take a crack at this impossible project adapting asimov s classic storycycle to the motion picture medium. Daneel olivaw appear again twenty thousand years later in the age of the galactic empire, in sequels and prequels to the original foundation trilogy. Part of the foundation universe this series of short stories and novels featuring positronic robots are set in the first age of positronic robotics and space exploration. Apr 02, 2020 isaac asimov, american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and science books for the layperson. 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. This classic science fiction masterwork by isaac asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a. A prolific author and a professor of biochemistry at the university of boston. The first book in the authors monumental robot saga and his second book publication, postulating for the first time in book form the three laws of robotics. I, robot by isaac asimov introduction in 1950 a science fiction author by the name isaac asimov wrote the novel i, robot. The caves of steel by isaac asimov, a robot series novel. We looked at all of the books authored by isaac asimov and bring a list of isaac asimov books in order for you to minimize your hassle at the time of choosing the best reading order. Susan calvin, a woman who has worked as a robopsychologist for us robots and mechanical men, inc. Well break down the plots of the stories onebyone, but first, a supershort, supergeneralization of these stories. Isaac asimov, or isaak yudovich ozimov birth name was a famous american sciencefiction writer, with russian origins.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i, robot robot. Next above is the first full shelf of asimov books. He listed a few titles he claimed to have found in his manhattan private plumbers unit. The character who narrates all the tales is one dr. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Suggested order to read asimovs robot series score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. I, robot the robot series kindle edition by asimov, isaac. Jun 01, 2004 i, robot ebook written by isaac asimov. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are susan calvin, mike donovan.
The story of nuclear energy, volume 3 of 3 isaac asimov 128 downloads. There is approximatly 515 written works by isaac asimov, which is far too many to list here, i have listed the most popular by order of series. He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. When earth is ruled by mastermachines, when robots often seem more human than mankind, the three laws ensure that humans remain superior and the robots are kept in their rightful place.
Isaac asimov was a russianborn, american author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Isaac asimov 19201992 was an amazingly prolific writer, and arguably the most important science fiction author of the twentieth century robert heinlein being the other leading contender. Asimov s family emigrated to the united states when he was a toddler, and he became a naturalized american citizen in 1928. I, robot is a collection of nine science fiction short stories by isaac asimov, first published by gnome press in 1950 in an edition of 5,000 copies. Isaac asimov continues to be regarded as one of the greatest science fiction writers and his stories are still enjoyed today around the world. Astounding science fiction, march 1947 now you see it. Born isaak yudovich ozimov in russia in about 1920, isaac asimov is well known for his science fiction and popular science books.
During his legendary career, asimov penned over 470 books on subjects ranging from science to shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his awardwinning science fiction sagas, which include the robot, empire, and foundation series. It is a nine short story collection which revolves around development of robots with artificial intelligence. The novel consists of a collection of short stories all bound together by the pretense that they are being told for an interview with the elderly, successful robopsychologist susan calvin in the year 2052. The complete collection of isaac asimov s classic robot stories. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in hardcover format. Sciencefiction author isaac asimov expresses the benefits and flaws of such a fascinating world in his 1942 short story collection i, robot. Not the book i remember from school, but that could have been an anthology of all asimovs robot books as several others are listed in the series that ring bells as. Establishing and testing the three laws of robotics, they continue to shape the understanding. By reading the stories from front cover to back cover, we see the evolution of human robot relationships both at a personal level. The unique feature of asimov s robots are the three laws of robotics, hardwired in a robot s positronic brain, which all robots in his fiction must obey, and which ensure that the r. I, robot is a fixup novel of science fiction short stories or essays by american writer isaac. He also wrote mysteries, fantasy, and works on shakespeare, mathematics, and the bible.
The fictional character dr susan calvin robopsychologist for u. Way over on the left in his book quick and easy math. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mindreading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Asimov by isaac asimov meet your next favorite book.
For instance, the 1934 robert graves novel i, claudius tells the story from claudiuss point of view and the 1939 binder story i, robot is the robots own confession. Jul 21, 2011 so the asimov books are all together, but pretty random. Signed by isaac asimov on front end page, stand alone signature. The galactic empire novels were originally published as independent stories. His story nightfall was voted as the best science fiction story of all time by. The stories originally appeared in the american magazines super science stories and astounding science fiction between 1940 and 1950 and were then compiled into a book for standalone publication by gnome press in 1950, in an initial edition of 5,000 copies. Isaac asimov january 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Jun 21, 2019 esteemed scholar and writer isaac asimov is known for scifi works like foundation and i, robot. Asimov s three laws spread throughout science fiction, and almost every robot in books or film was subsequently created with them in mind. The stories originally appeared in the american magazines super science stories and astounding science fiction between 1940 and 1950. I own all of isaac asimovs annotations, except paradise lost. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i, robot the robot series.
Jul 28, 2004 the book isaac asimovs i, robot is not a novel in the strictest sense, but rather a series of interconnected short stories. Robot series by isaac asimov meet your next favorite book. The guardian i, robot, the first and most widely read book in asimov s robot series, forever. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Unlike the books by asimov, the movie featured hordes of killer robots. The story of nuclear energy, volume 2 of 3 isaac asimov 115 downloads. Fifty years of isaac asimov robot visions the complete stories, volume 2. Isaac asimov bibliography categorical, isaac asimov bibliography alphabetical. In each story the main character has to find a solution in order to win a challenge. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author of. Actually, asimov hasnt written incredible amounts of sf.
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