Isaac Asimov, a short biography, some book reviews and a recommended reading list.
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Possibly the greatest science fiction writer of all time, it is less well known that Asimov was also a prolific writer of books on science, history and religion. In fact his output has been so prodigious that it is difficult to find a subject on which he has not expressed an opinion somewhere.
Asimov was born near Smolensk in Russia in the town of Petrovichi in 1920, however, his family emigrated to the USA when he was just three years old, and he grew up in Brooklyn. Asimov became an American Citizen just five years later at the age of eight.
It seems that he was blessed with a prodigious memory, and this together with a love of reading, meant that he soon made his mark in the academic world. He graduated from high school at the age of 15, and went on to study chemistry at Columbia State University. He returned to Columbia after serving in the US Army during World War II, where he gained his Doctorate. From 1949 he taught Biochemistry at Boston University Medical School.
His writing career of both fiction and non fiction works started early. His first published work of science fiction appeared in the SF magazine 'Amazing Stories' when he was just 19, and he soon became a regular contributor to that and other publications of the day. His first novel 'Pebble in the Sky' was published in 1950, whilst his first non fiction work, a text book on biochemistry was published in 1953.
By 1958 his writing career was so well established that he was able to give up his position at Boston, to concentrate full time on his writing. His list of published works ( some 500 + titles ) is so extensive that there is no room for it here, however, if you are new to Asimov, then you can do no better than to start with his world beating 'Foundation' series. Read them in any order you like, as each book is complete in itself. The series as a whole, now extending to some eight works, tells us the 'history of the future', and stands as possibly the greatest science fiction series of all time. A list and review is included later.
On the other hand, if you are already familiar with the science fiction works of Isaac Asimov, then we have included a selected list of non-fiction works for you to browse through.
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Non - Fiction works by Isaac Asimov.
If you an existing fan of Isaac asimov, then you are probably familiar with his science fiction works, and already have a collection of his books on your bookshelf. However, there is also an enormous selection of non-fiction works available which we strongly recommend to you. A short selection of some of our favourites is listed below.
This collection of books provides a treasury of works essential for anyone interested in the world aound us. Asimov uses his exceptional writing talents in order to provide simple explanations of complex subjects, each presented in such a way as to make knowledge fun. This collection covers such subjects as 'The History of Science' and the 'Human Body', each presented in a clear prose style which makes even the most technically complex subjects easily accessible to readers of all ages.
The Tyrannosaurus Prescription is a collection of 100 essays on various topics. Asimov has always been prepared to write about the world, space and the human condition as he sees it, and in this collection he expresses strong and possibly controversial views. Read it, and we guarantee it will expand your universe as well as your opinions.
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N.B. Specially recommended - the first two books listed here are by far and away the most popular works on this site, and amongst Asimov's best selling non fiction works. These substantial works are usually in stock and available for immediate shipping. Descriptions by other reviewers are available - just follow the links. Both works carry our highest recommendation.
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