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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.
Editions of Foundation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553803716
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553382570
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593497487
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553293357
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345308993
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345317988
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345334787
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345336279
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553900347
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415917756
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736608657
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553451146
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307749703
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307749710
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415917763
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Foundation?
Fiction > Science fiction > Hard science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Foundation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553803716
Is Foundation part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Foundation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Foundation?
Isaac Asimov
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Foundation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553803716) and paperback(ISBN 9780553382570) and paperback(ISBN 9780593497487) and paperback(ISBN 9780553293357) and paperback(ISBN 9780345308993) and paperback(ISBN 9780345317988) and paperback(ISBN 9780345334787) and paperback(ISBN 9780345336279) and ebook(ISBN 9780553900347) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415917756) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736608657) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553451146) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307749703) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307749710) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415917763)
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