I wont suggest any book in particular except to say that the majority of azimovs work was in short story format. Buy a cheap copy of isaac asimov s book of facts by isaac asimov. Isaac asimov has 2766 books on goodreads with 667001 ratings. Learn isaac asimov with free interactive flashcards. Isaac asimov presents super quiz ii by ken fisher, isaac. Isaac asimov was a fantastically prolific writer who shaped many ideas about technology and morality. Alexander adell and bertram lupov were two of the faithful attendants of multivac. I thought it would be a different version of the material. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The numbering was provided by asimov except for a few marked with an asterisk. From an early age he was an avid reader of magazines such as amazing stories. The prolific author of science fiction and scientific nonfiction for the lay and young reader, biochemist isaac asimov goes outside his special field here. Foundation by isaac asimov, foundation and empire by isaac asimov, i, robot by isaac asimov, second foundation by isaac as. Isaac asimov authored over 400 books in a career that lasted nearly 50 years. Isaac asimov was unquestionably one of americas greatest scientific writersfrom his mind came the aweinspiring foundation trilogy and the classic i, robot. For the first time, the best of 15 years of questions and answers have been compiled in one new volumepublishers info. Take the isaac asimov quiz from enotes to find out. Asimov also, a 1page essay by him, titled any number can play is included in the 4page rule book of each of the 3. The book will not appeal to, nor be helpful to, those students who have not mastered the basic mathematical skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and long division although an occasional paragraph may clarify the terminology and.
He wrote or edited about 500 volumes, of which the most famous are those in the foundation and robot series. He grew up in new york, but it was during his two decades in boston that he made his name as a master of science fiction. The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Asimov also wrote many fantasy and mystery stories, alongside with short stories and books on other subject than science fiction, especially astronomy, society, biology.
Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. I do love asimov s novels with a passion but i truly believe that his short stories were his great strength. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on the graduate level and 3 points on. 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.
Isaac asimov was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. This is a general quiz about the great science fiction author isaac asimov. In 1951, the gnome press edition of foundation was published, containing the introduction and the first four stories of the series. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. Isaac asimovs super quiz world of the strange paranormal. Isaac asimovs famous foundation series told of the fall of the galactic empire. The question came about as a result of a five dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way.
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. Apr 07, 2008 take this isaac asimovs super quiz to a ph. After that the titles appear in roughly the order they were written, although this is an educated guess. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered. They both give tests, she had to turn homework into both. The fun game of q and as paperback september 1, 1983 by ken fisher author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an. Reprinted with permission from barracade books inc. Choose from 88 different sets of isaac asimov flashcards on quizlet.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The other book that i ordered is called the best of isaac asimov presents super quiz is the same book, but printed in smaller font. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. But asimov also wrote three books about the early history of humanitys galactic.
I was critical of isaacs decision to base all of his fiction in a single sf universe. 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 an atheist and a humanist as he opposed to superstitious beliefs and railed against pseudoscientific claims. About isaac asimov we had a marvel comic shop in portsmouth for a year but it shut due to poor says.
Isaac asimov s fascination with science shone clearly in his writing. He wrote more than 400 books and is one of the most prolific authors of all times. Isaac asimov was one the worlds most celebrated and prolific science fiction writers, having written or edited more than 500 books over his fourdecade career. Isaac asimov 1920 1992 isaac asimov is the author of books such as foundation isaac asimov c. 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.
The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on may 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on the graduate level and 3 points on the ph. Jan 17, 2017 to match the volume of writing asimov produced in his lifetime, you would have to write a fulllength novel every two weeks for 25 years. By isaac asimov isaac asimov presents super quiz 19820616 paperback by isaac asimov jun 16, 1982 only 1 left in stock order soon. Nov 05, 2016 this is a collection of 15 short stories by isaac asimov. How many books did isaac asimov write in the foundation series. Isaac asimov books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. On his birth centenary january 2, test your asimov know how with this quiz. He is recognized as one of the preeminent science fiction authors of all time and published almost 500 books. Jan 21, 2008 take this isaac asimovs super quiz to a ph. The stories originally appeared in the magazines the original science fiction stories, future science fiction and fantastic science fiction stories between 1940 and 1960.
Along with arthur c clarke, isaac asimov is considered one of the big daddies of science fiction writing. The stationer and newsagent whsmith sells marvel comic books, also. An isaac asimov quiz on his birth centenary year lifestyle. Isaac asimov wrote almost 500 books in his lifetimethese are. How many books did asimov write in the foundation series. 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. It meant he had to reconcile two incompatible facts.
Since 1982, trivia fans have enjoyed isaac asimov presents super quiz, as it has appeared in books, as a game, and in the syndicated column and in newspapers nationwide and in canada. Oct 31, 2011 isaac asimov s super quiz monday, october 31, 2011. The fun they had by isaac asimov english quiz quizizz. Now, for the first time, the best 15 years of questions and answers have been compiled in one new volume.
Isaac asimov presents super quiz ii board game boardgamegeek. This is a bibliography of books by isaac asimov organized by series chronologically and by series timeline i. Issac asimov s father owned a new york city comic book and sweet shop in new york city. It is also more expensive, certainly not any better than the first one. As a leading scientific writer, historian, and futurist, he covered a variety of subjects ranging from mathematics to humor, and won numerous awards for his work. Isaac asimov presents super quiz by ken fisher, 9780934878128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Asimov had ideas, and his short stories are like little espresso shots of genius. This quiz is on the general works of isaac asimov 19201992. Isaac asimov s most popular series is foundation universe. Paperback by isaac asimov isaac asimov presents super quiz 19820616 paperback. He patiently answered tens of thousands of questions and other mail with postcards.
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