Foundation: Volume 1
Jun 2004 · Foundation Book 3 · Spectra
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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.
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.
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Dorothy Trumbull
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9 April 2025
My favorite and first intro into science fiction, which I read as a sophomore in high school. Every unscheduled breathing moment I stuck my nose into ASIMOV's Fountation even when my journalism class suffered as I'd rush off that's assignment to read F. instead! The best scifi ever, and then STAR WARS came along. I consider these 2 works the greatest in sci-fi h
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17 September 2024
My favorite book. It was a mind-bending exploration of the future of humanity. Asimov's world-building was intricate and believable, and the characters were compelling. It's a must-read for fans of science fiction." Negative review: "Foundation: Volume 1 was a bit disappointing. The pacing was slow in parts, and some of the concepts were difficult to grasp. While the ideas were interesting, the execution could have been stronger. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for a fast-paced read
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7 November 2011
I remember reading the foundation series in school. The series had an optimistic look into the future, the science of city planning and preparation as well as writing an encyclopedia to learn and apply lesson from history. I wish they had made the movies for the books. I think the First Foundation was focused more the project of technological progress and the Second Foundation was on people and human progress. The story is far into the future where Hari Seldon is a guardian of the time-line as the history progresses through generations. Foundation and Earth has two interesting plots one is the future of humanity and the other is remembering the origins of humanity (Earth).
About the author
Isaac Asimov began his Foundation series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned more than 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died, at the age of seventy-two, in April 1992.
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