Asimovs 400th essay for the magazine of fantasy and science fiction, which janet. Asimovs science fiction magazine continues to bring together celebrated authors. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a consul of rome. In the 50s, asimov wrote a series of six science fiction novels for children using the pseudonym paul french. Isaac asimov s book of facts by asimov, isaac, 1920publication date 1981 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mar 27, 2020 isaac asimov s work, from whats known as the golden age of science fiction, presents optimistic visions of the future in which machines and the universe itself are governed by laws people can. Some books were counted more than once if asimov did extensive work on later editions such as the biographical encyclopedia. In a 1988 interview, he explained that it rested on the fact that. He also wrote mysteries, fantasy, and works on shakespeare, mathematics, and the bible.
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See the fact file below for more information on the isaac asimov or alternatively, you can download our 22page isaac asimov worksheet. 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. Isaac asimov book of facts vintage trivia book w dust isaac. It was the first in a series of books collecting his essays from the magazine of fantasy and science fiction, and asimovs second book of science essays altogether after only a trillion. Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of twentyone, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. In fact, this statement is somewhat speculative, since he moved to the u. From a misty beach in massachusetts to worlds both distant and alien, some of the best writers in science fiction, some old favorites, and some upandcomingexplore some of the many places our future may take us. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits.
From january 2017, the publication frequency is bimonthly six issues per year. 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. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works the book is divided into seventyseven chapters, each with a few dozen facts related to the chapter title. In his five decades as an author, he wrote more than four hundred books, won every award his readers and colleagues could contrive to give him, and provided pleasure and insight to millions. His first 100 books took him 237 months, or almost 20 years, until october 1969, to write. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make. It was the first in a series of books collecting his essays from the magazine of fantasy and science fiction, and asimovs second book of. We seldom buy stories shorter than 1,000 words or longer than 20,000 words, and we dont serialize novels. Asimovs science fiction magazine subscription magazineline. Asimov spent most of his later years in solitude, working on manuscripts and having to be persuaded by family to take breaks and vacations. An anthology of fantasy and science fiction franklin watts 1981 239 raintree reading series i raintree 1981. Sarya resents the fact that, as a spaal, her intelligence level qualifies her for little.
Isaac asimov, book of facts, vintage trivia book w dust jacket vintage tea. He wrote letters to the editors, commenting on stories that had appeared in the magazine, and tried writing stories of his own. Asimov wrote or edited more than 500 books and hundreds of short stories. Subscription includes 6 double issues a year, which count as 12 issues towards a subscription.
A comprehensive collection of information pertaining to isaac asimov. Isaac asimov died in new york city on april 6, 1992, at the age of 72, from heart and kidney failure. Far from onedimensional, asimov s interests extended to religion asimov s guide to the bible, literature asimov s guide to shakespeare and smutty humor asimov s lecherous limericks to name a few. Home of the worlds leading science fiction magazine analog. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works. Asimov also wrote a series of robot books that included i, robot, and eventually he tied the two series together. Dec 15, 2017 to check story titles and complete contents of a specific issue, please visit. Asimov s science fiction issn 10652698 is an american science fiction magazine which publishes science fiction and fantasy named after science fiction author isaac asimov. Despite being known for his groundbreaking science fiction, most of asimov s works were nonfiction books popularizing science and technology. Born isaak yudovich ozimov in russia in about 1920, isaac asimov is well known for his science fiction and popular science books. For isaac asimov on his 100th birthday the forward. Asimov also wrote many fantasy and mystery stories, alongside with short stories and books on other subject than science fiction, especially astronomy, society, biology.
The book was compiled from selections made from the three previous autobiographical volumes in memory yet green 1979, in joy still felt 1980, and i. From asimov s annotated gilbert and sullivan, to isaac asimov s book of facts and isaac asimov s treasury of humor, he was celebrated as much for his success and. His book of facts comprises 3,000 of these little information snippets. Facts and trivia by isaac asimov meet your next favorite book. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time.
He wrote and edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. Analog magazine previously astounding science fiction, name changed 1960 20, 119, 208, 224 anderson, poul writer 27, 123, 194 andromeda strain novel, michael crichton 105 animal farm novel, 1944, george orwell 248 arabian nights, the 19 argosy magazine 221, 288 arthur, king character 19, 119 asimov, janet 2 nd wife of isaac 186, 262. In 1966, this trilogy won the hugo award for best alltime science fiction series. His second 100, a milestone he reached in march 1979, took 1 months, or about 9 12 years a rate of more than 10 books a year. Asimov s family emigrated to the united states when he was a toddler, and he became a naturalized american citizen in 1928.
Isaac asimov, whose thoughts and books traveled the. Isaac asimov was born isaac yudovich ozimov at some time. Isaac asimov science fiction magazine, february 15, 1982, volume 6, no. Mar 26, 2021 including the best in science fiction short stories, poems, and novellas, asimov s science fiction magazine is an awardwinning magazine featuring some of the most notable writers in the genre. Eskimos use refrigerators to keep food from freezing. Within the pages ofisaac asimovs book of factsare many hours of. His second 100, a milestone he reached in march 1979, took 1 months, or about 9 12 years a rate of more than 10 books. Isaac asimov on science fiction visit the thunder child at astonishing stories magazine 11, 98. Jan 02, 2019 isaac asimov would have been 98yearsold today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. Isaac asimov facts, worksheets, life, writing, career.
Asimov s science fiction magazine, new york, new york. Writers guidelines contact us asimovs science fiction. 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. Fantastiska fakta 1980 isaac asimovs book of facts 1979. Booklist magazine, and its quarterly supplement book links, deliver over. By december 1984, he had written 300 books, ultimately writing nearly 500. Isaac asimov biography life, family, children, story, death. Asimovs pays 810 cents per word for short stories up to 7,500 words, and 8 cents for each word over 7,500. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and of science books for the layperson. He won three additional hugos, including one awarded posthumously for the best nonfiction book of 1995, i. Jan 01, 1994 published 1998 by sienna first published january 1st 1994.
The author of nearly five hundred books, isaac asimov was one of the finest writers of science fiction in the twentieth century. Isaac asimov published around 500 books, including sciencefiction and. Widely considered a science fiction master, he was the author of three major series, foundation, galactic empire, and robot. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist best known for his science fiction books. Isaac asimovs parents were immigrants who owned candy stores. Isaac asimovs book of facts is a book of trivia by isaac asimov. Isaac asimov books list of books by author isaac asimov. Circulation in 2012 was 22,593, as reported in the annual locus magazine survey. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are. His story nightfall was voted as the best science fiction story of all time by the science fiction writers of america in 1964.
Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov alibris. Asimov s science fiction began life as the digestsized isaac asimov s science fiction magazine or iasfm for short in 1977. To organize this wealth of data are distinct subject areasranging from chapters titled art and medicine to more obscure ones such as salty facts and the amusing strange rules, laws and customs. Many, however, believe asimov s greatest talent was for, as he called it, translating science, making it understandable and interesting for the average reader. Isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university. Asimovs science fiction magazine science fiction subscription. After all, he was a biochemist and a professor at boston university. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov goodreads. In late march, 2002, prometheus books published its been a good life, an autobiography edited by janet jeppson asimov. Isaac asimov, whose thoughts and books traveled the universe. Books isaac asimov collectibles for sale in stock ebay. The thirteen crimes of science fiction how did we find out about.
In his five decades as an author, he wrote more than four hundred books, won every award his readers and colleagues could contrive to give him, and provided pleasure and insight to. Here are some of the intriguing facts you will find in this book. 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. Jul 11, 2014 lists compiled by asimov appeared in his three opus books opus 100, opus 200, opus 300, and in his autobiographical volumes in memory yet green, in joy still felt, i. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author of. Fact and fancy is a collection of seventeen scientific essays by american writer and scientist isaac asimov. Asimov s first book, pebble in the sky ballantine, a sciencefiction novel, was published in 1950. Blue book magazine 221 bombadil, tom character, lord of the rings 261, 262 bonaparte, napoleon 217. Isaac asimovs fantastic voyage from film to novel black gate. And thatthere are 2,997 more facts to be found in isaac asimovs book of facts. Isaac asimov biography life, family, children, story. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Buy isaac asimov s book of facts by isaac asimov online at alibris.
He wrote from a scientific perspective both in his nonfiction he penned many essays and articles for periodicals such as the magazine of fantasy and science fiction and his fiction. Isaac asimov was the most famous, most honored, most widely read, and most beloved science fiction author of all time. At the time of his death, isaac asimov had written more than 300 books. Asimov s sf adventure magazine 18, 21 asteroid belt 174. Mar 24, 2021 isaac asimov s early novels were published over a period of just eight years, from pebble in the sky in 1950 to the naked sun in 1957, with linked collections like i, robot and the foundation novels along the way.
In 1983, asimov wrote an additional foundation novel, foundations edge, which won the hugo for best novel of that year. Far from onedimensional, asimov s interests extended to religion asimov s guide to the bible, literature asimov s guide to shakespeare. Asimov s science fiction magazine is filled with the most celebrated authors in the field of science fiction sharing their visions with stories that will launch you into the fantastic worlds of tomorrow. Booklist magazine, and its quarterly supplement book links, deliver. Asimov quickly became a devoted fan of science fiction. Isaac asimov s book of facts by isaac asimov author visit amazons isaac asimov page. Isaac asimov, the sciencefiction writer who also happened to be one of the most widely educated men. Launched in 1930, analog offers imaginative fiction reflecting the highest standards of scientific accuracy, as well as lively fact articles about current research on the frontiers of real science.
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