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Prelude to Foundation

By Isaac Asimov
Series: The Foundation Series: Prequels
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Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov is a compelling science fiction tale that explores the early years of mathematician Hari Seldon. After presenting his theories on psychohistory—a method to predict the future of large populations—Seldon becomes a target for political factions eager to exploit his knowledge. As he navigates the intricacies of a decaying Galactic Empire, Seldon embarks on a quest across Trantor, encountering diverse cultures and gathering the knowledge necessary to refine his groundbreaking theory.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring visionary futures and complex world-building in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. It offers a fascinating journey filled with political intrigue and the intellectual challenge of predicting the future, making it a delight for fans of thoughtful and imaginative space sagas.

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Prelude to Foundation

In PRELUDE TO FOUNDATION, what happed in the many centuries before the events made famous in Asimov's other Foundation novels - hitherto only hinted at - is now revealed.

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WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES

The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon’s two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one that shaped science fiction as we know it today.

In a time before the Foundations, psychohistory’s creator Hari Seldon is made to stand before the Emperor of the crumbling Galactic Empire to present how his scientific theory of predicting the future might be applied to the real world.

However, Hari refuses to deploy his theory for political gain, setting off instead with reporter Chetter Hummin in quest of a place to safely apply his theory: Earth, the original home of humanity.

All records of Earth have been lost to time. Hari will therefore have to look back into the past, in order to seal the future of humanity forever.

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Prelude to Foundation has been praised for its impressive impact on the science fiction genre, attributed to Isaac Asimov's ability to inspire through his writing. His dynamic imagination and explanatory prowess have left a significant legacy, influencing many in the scientific community. The book is frequently noted for its grand scope and depth within the field of science fiction.

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ISBN: 9780008117481

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Isaac Asimov was born in 1920 in Russia and was brought to the USA by his parents three years later. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Columbia University. After a short spell in the army, he gained a doctorate and worked in academia and chemical research. Asimov's career as a science fiction writer began in 1939 with the short story 'Marooned Off Vesta'. Thereafter he became a regular contributor to the leading SF magazines of the day. Asimov wrote hundreds of short stories and novels, including the iconic I, Robot and Foundation. He won the Hugo Award four times and the Nebula Award once. Apart from his world-famous science fiction, Asimov also wrote highly successful detective mystery stories, a four-volume History of North America, a two-volume Guide to the Bible, a biographical dictionary, encyclopedias, and textbooks, as well as two volumes of autobiography. Asimov died in 1992 at the age of 72.

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