Foundation’s Edge

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In Foundation's Edge, Isaac Asimov continues the epic saga of the Foundation universe, chronicling a journey that intertwines destiny and mystery. As an unlikely team embarks on a quest to uncover hidden truths within the galaxy, the narrative explores themes of political intrigue, human emotion, and the impact of technological advancement on civilization. The story expands the scope of the Foundation series, delivering an intricate blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry.
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Fans of science fiction and intricate tales of political intrigue will likely enjoy this book. It explores complex themes of power, the mysterious forces shaping the universe, and combines visionary technology with engaging characters on an epic journey. If you appreciate captivating storytelling that challenges your perception of destiny and free will, this work is sure to captivate your imagination.

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Foundation’s Edge

It is 498 years since the two Foundations came into existence - half-way through the Interregnum planned by Hari Seldon. The Second Foundation has once more successfully concealed its existence so that the laws of psychohistory can operate to usher in a new Empire ruled by the mental sciences.

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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.

After a long war which saw the First Foundation emerge victorious, the Second Foundation is now believed to be extinct, and all records of planet Earth’s existence have been erased.

No one suspects that the Second Foundation could still exist. None, except Council member Golan Trevize, who finds himself ordered to leave Terminus, accompanied by historian Janov Pelorat, in order to find it.

Yet this quest will lead an unsuspecting Golan further than he could have possibly imagined – closer than ever to Earth, where the fate of the whole galaxy awaits him.

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Foundation's Edge is lauded as a monumental achievement in science fiction, praised for its dynamic imagination and significant impact on readers, including inspiring many in the scientific community. Isaac Asimov is celebrated as both a masterful storyteller and a brilliant explainer of complex ideas, with his work leaving an indelible mark on the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008117528

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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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