Some repeated information from other books, but mostly fresh material for a book published in 1979. Isaac asimovs book of facts 1979, isbn 0517361116 the roving mind 1983 collection of essays. However, the reading is actually pretty interesting. In 1979, asimov wrote his autobiography, in memory yet. Isaac asimovs book of facts is a book of trivia by isaac asimov. He wrote and edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series.
A ticking ecological bomb 1991, with coauthor frederick pohl, tor, isbn 0312852525. Isaac asimov, american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and science books for the layperson. Not sure if isaac asimov really had his fingers in the selection of the book s content. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A prolific author and a professor of biochemistry at the university of boston. Isaac asimovs book of facts 1979 the roving mind 1983 collection of essays. Isaac asimov s book of facts is a book of trivia by isaac asimov. When the family moved to brooklyn in 1924, it was then that ozimov surname was changed to asimov.
Nightfall was chosen the best science fiction story of all time by the science fiction writers of america. Asimov chose to celebrate the publication of his three hundredth book by writing about his previous 99 books, including excerpts from short stories and. Eskimos use refrigerators to keep food from freezing. Five masterworks of science fiction unknown o the astounding adventures of space ranger starr, agent of the council of space unknown o16 anthology series.
Opus 100 1969 the sensuous dirty old man 1971 asimovs biographical encyclopedia of science and technology 1972 opus 200 1979 isaac asimovs book of facts 1979 the roving mind 1983 collection of essays. Asimovs guide to the bible, vols i and ii 1981 asimovs guide to shakespeare. 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. Isaac asimov s book of facts 1979, isbn 0517361116 the roving mind 1983 collection of essays. Asimov was prolific and wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and of science books for the layperson. From asimovs annotated gilbert and sullivan, to isaac asimovs book of facts and isaac asimovs treasury of humor, he was celebrated as much for his success and. By fifteen, isaac was on his way to columbia university from where he eventually earned a science degree, not to mention a masters and a ph. Buy a cheap copy of isaac asimov s book of facts by isaac asimov. Risto varteva, 1985 isaac asimov s aliens and outworlders, 1983. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a consul of rome. Opus 300 is a collection by american writer and scientist isaac asimov. Isaac asimov extraterrestrial civilizations 1979 hcdj 2nd. Isaac asimov was an author like no other, taking the world by storm with his imaginative ideas, with some of the best books in his bibliography including.
Isaac asimov was born in russia to a jewish family. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinga littleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Within the pages of isaac asimov s book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative reading littleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Perturbed by the long walk to the public library, he began to write his own stories at age 11, starting with the greenville chums at college. It was published by houghton mifflin in the united states in 1984, and by robert hale ltd in the united kingdom in 1985.
Find isaac asimovs book of facts by asimov, isaac at biblio. This is a hardcover, second printing of this 282page examination of the probability of life beyond earth by the american biochemist, writer and science fiction legend. Isaac asimov presents superquiz, 1982 with ken fisher isaac asimov presents superquiz 2, 1983 with ken fisher counting the eons, 1983. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works. Within the pages ofisaac asimov s book of factsare many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. It started to appear quaterly from 1977, monthly from 1979 and 4weekly from 1981. Make offer isaac asimov book of facts 1980 2nd printing free shipping isaac asimov. Also known as facts and trivia or the giant book of facts and trivia both from the uk, this book was first published in 1979, with final edits being made by isaac asimov. Isaac asimov wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Isaac asimov, fodd isaak judovitj ozimov omkring 2 januari 1920 i petrovitji i ryska sfsr, dod 6 april 1992 i new york i new york, var en ryskamerikansk forfattare, kand for sina science fictionromaner, inte minst stiftelseserien och robotromanerna. New edition published by prometheus books, 1997, isbn 1573921815. Isaak yudovick ozimov was born in petrovichi, russia on 2nd january 1920 to parents anna rachel berman and judah ozimov. For isaac asimov on his 100th birthday the forward. Asimovs treatment of robots as being programmed with ethics was greatly influential in science fiction.
Isaac asimov, or isaak yudovich ozimov birth name was a famous american sciencefiction writer, with russian origins. Isaac asimov was born in petrovichi, russia, on january 2, 1920. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative. Here are some of the intriguing facts you will find in this book. Isaac asimov was a very intelligent child, teaching himself how to read and quickly beginning to master the basics of yiddish by the time he was five. January 2, 19201 april 6, 1992 was an american author and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Isaac asimov s science fiction treasury by isaac asimov 1980 hc. He penned hundreds of books, focusing on genres like history, science and scifi, among others. Isaac asimovs book of facts isaac asimov three thousand unusual facts are grouped in almost 100 categories, including about kings, americas revolution, animal world, energy into the air, laws, military secrets, solar.
He was taken to the united states when he was three, and learnt english and yiddish as his native languages. Extraterrestrial civilizations was written by isaac asimov and published by crown publishers in new york in 1979. He was named isaac after his maternal grandfather, isaac berman. 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. The fact is that isaac who was at that time a spectacularly uxorious and virtuous husband apparently felt obliged to leer, ogle, pat, and proposition as an act of sociability. Walker 1979 205 isaac asimov presents the great sf stories, 2. Isaac asimovs book of facts first edition signed isaac. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov librarything. Five books by the master of science fiction unknown o isaac asimov. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a. Asimov s treatment of robots as being programmed with ethics was greatly influential in. Isaac asimovs book of facts hardcover october 1, 1979 by isaac asimov author.
Nova edicao publicada por prometheus books 1997 leis da robotica. Isaac asimovs science fiction magazine was founded by davis magazines. Isaac asimov, author of over 200 books of science fact, science fiction, recently published his autobiography and. Isaac asimov s book of facts isaac asimov three thousand unusual facts are grouped in almost 100 categories, including about kings, americas revolution, animal world, energy into the air, laws, military secrets, solar. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov goodreads. What to make of isaac asimov, scifi giant and dirty old. Buy isaac asimovs book of facts reissue by asimov isbn. Isaac asimov 19201992 was born in petrovichi, russia to jewish parents who emigrated to brooklyn when he was three. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Man of 7,560,000 words 1969 asimov is celebrating 300th book s publication 1984 isaac asimov, whose thoughts and books traveled the universe, is dead at 72 1992 by isaac asimov. After 12,000 years, the galactic empire is finally at an end.
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. Science and the sense of wonder the washington post. Within these pages are contained 3000 interesting, unusual, and amazing bits of information presented in almost 100 different categories, all assembled by oen. Asimov werd in 1920 geboren in petrovichi in rusland. Isaac asimovs book of facts hardcover october 1, 1979. Opus 200 1979 isaac asimov s book of facts 1979 the roving mind 1983 collection of essays. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are. Published march 4th 1987 by gramercy first published 1979. Asimov s guide to the bible, vols i and ii 1981 asimov s guide to shakespeare.
Opus 100 1969 the sensuous dirty old man 1971 asimov s biographical encyclopedia of science and technology. And with the science of psychohistory, hari seldon can see that a future of barbarism and. Isaac asimov books with dust jacket for sale in stock ebay. Within the pages of isaac asimov s book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. Opus 300 1984 living in the future 1985 antologator. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science.
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