Isaac asimov was born isaac yudovich ozimov at some time between october 4 th, 1919 and january 2 nd, 1920 in petrovichi, russian sfsr to anna rachel berman asimov and judah asimov. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Isaac asimov s book of facts pdf ebook download free. He also wrote mysteries, fantasy, and works on shakespeare, mathematics, and the bible. Born isaak yudovich ozimov in russia in about 1920, isaac asimov is well known for his science fiction and popular science books. Born on january 2, 1920 in russia, isaac asimov was an american writer specializing in the genre of science fiction. Isaac asimovs fascination with science shone clearly in his writing. He was named isaac after his maternal grandfather, isaac berman. The book is chockfull of interesting facts, which makes it a good book to pass the time. He penned hundreds of books, focusing on genres like history, science and scifi, among others.
Esteemed scholar and writer isaac asimov is known for scifi works like foundation and i, robot. He suggested the idea for isaac asimovs book of facts, which was to be a thickish collection of trivia culled by other people from various sources including. He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. Isaac asimov was unquestionably one of americas greatest scientific writersfrom his mind came the aweinspiring foundation trilogy and the classic i, robot. Isaac asimov isaac asimovs book of facts 1981 edition 6th printing hardcover new york bell publishing 1981 very good in a very good dust jacket. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. How isaac asimov got 2016 both so right and wrong c 9780449900345 isaac asimov s book of facts abs 0449900347 isaac asimovs book of facts read best english e expert rod pyle on his talk at ces isaac asimov s 100th book of facts asimov isaac encanto books. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author of.
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You can read all your books for as long as a month for free and will get the latest books notifications. After that the titles appear in roughly the order they were written, although this is an educated guess. 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. Asimov was born on an unknown day between october 4, 1919 and january 2, 1920, inclusive. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It is the newest book in the isaac asimov nonfiction books. He wrote and edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are. With a bibliography of more than 500 popular science books, asimov had yet to be considered one of the big three scifi writers at his time. Isaac asimov was born in petrovichi, russia, on january 2, 1920. If you are planning on scoring big on who wants to be a millionaire.
Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of 21, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. Until 1960 isaac asimov worked in academics, but he was able to focus on writing full time when the intelligent mans guide to science was published an earned him a respectable income. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others in this article, asimovs books are listed by year in order. Isaac asimovs book of facts book by isaac asimov 4. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Isaac asimov s book of facts is a book of trivia by isaac asimov. Isaac asimov isaac asimov s book of facts 1981 edition 6th printing hardcover new york bell publishing 1981 very good in a very good dust jacket. Asimovs most famous books were the foundation series. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. Isaak yudovick ozimov was born in petrovichi, russia on 2nd january 1920 to parents anna rachel berman and judah ozimov. Isaac asimov this book presents three thousand unusual, fantastic, and amazing bits of information, presented in almost one hundred different categories, ranging all the way from astronomy to show business, from. Isaac had two younger siblings, a brother stanley and a sister manya. 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. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
Isaac asimov s book of facts paperback january 1, 1980. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and of science books for the layperson. Asimovs treatment of robots as being programmed with ethics was greatly influential in 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. Isaac asimov books list of books by author isaac asimov. As a general reference book, the dewey decimal classification includes it in 031 general encyclopedic works.
Isaac asimov was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. Isaac asimov facts, worksheets, life, writing, career. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. During his legendary career, asimov penned over 400 books on subjects ranging from science to shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his awardwinning science fiction sagas. Collects three thousand astounding, unusual, educational, and entertaining facts that touch upon nearly every major area of human interest.
When the family moved to brooklyn in 1924, it was then that ozimov surname was changed to asimov. Find isaac asimovs book of facts by asimov, isaac at biblio. The numbering was provided by asimov except for a few marked with an asterisk. 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. In a writing career spanning 53 years 19391992, science fiction and popular science author isaac asimov 19201992 wrote and published 40 novels, 382 short stories, over 280 nonfiction books, and edited about 147 others. Isaac asimovs book of facts has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Asimov was prolific and wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90, 000. Buy isaac asimov s book of facts reissue by asimov isbn. Isaac asimov books biography and list of works author. Welcome to friendly what are you looking for book isaac asimov s book of facts. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an. The fun they had summary by isaac asimov english summary.
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Isaac asimov 1920 1992 isaac asimov is the author of books such as foundation isaac asimov c. Within the pages ofisaac asimovs book of factsare many hours of entertaining and informative readinglittleknown facts that will make you exclaim, time and again, i didnt know that. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Isaac asimovs book of facts only 1 left in stock order soon. People know about isaac asimov because of his science fiction books and his science books for nonscientists writing. Isaac asimovs book of facts v 2 coronet books for sale. Within the pages of isaac asimovs 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. For his 100th, 200th, and 300th books based on his personal count, asimov. Emperor caligula appointed his favorite horse as a consul of rome. Isaac asimov, american author and biochemist, a highly successful and prolific writer of science fiction and science books for the layperson. Asimov 19201992 was one of the three most influential authors of hard science fiction during his lifetime, along with robert heinlein and arthur c. Far from onedimensional, asimovs interests extended to religion asimovs guide to the bible, literature asimovs guide to. His family emigrated to the united states in 1923 and settled in brooklyn, new york, where they owned and operated a candy store.
Isaac asimov s first published book length work was pebble in the sky in 1950. Within the pages of isaac asimovs book of facts are many. Isaac asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov goodreads. Asimovs family emigrated to the united states when he was a toddler, and he became a naturalized american citizen in 1928. See the fact file below for more information on the isaac asimov or alternatively, you can download our 22page isaac. A prolific author and a professor of biochemistry at the university of boston. Depending on the counting convention used, and including all titles, charts, and edited collections, there may be currently over 500 books in isaac asimovs bibliography as well as his individual short stories, individual essays, and criticism. Order of isaac asimov books isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university. It hardly comes as a surprise then, that the brain of asimov was overflowing with facts, statistics, and millions of trivial tidbits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Isaac asimov three thousand unusual facts are grouped in almost 100 different categories, including about kings, americas revolution, animal world, energy into the air, laws, military secrets. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992, was a russianborn american jewish author and biochemist, a highly successful and exceptionally prolific writer best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Isaac asimov, or isaak yudovich ozimov birth name was a famous american sciencefiction writer, with russian origins. Isaac asimov bibliography categorical, isaac asimov bibliography alphabetical.
He was born in russia to mother anna rachel berman asimov and father judah asimov, whose love of russian literature and yiddish stories in particular contributed to his sons early. Isaac asimovs book of facts paperback october 25, 1992 by isaac asimov author. 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 asimovs book of facts by isaac asimov used very. Isaac asimovs book of facts is a book of trivia by isaac asimov. 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. Isaac asimov was born in russia to a jewish family. Isaac asimov, someone typically associatied with science fiction novels, compiled this tremendous book of facts that will amaze you. Isaac asimov was an american author and biochemist best known for his science fiction books.
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