Foundation
Foundation by Isaac Asimov, published by National Geographic Books in October 1991, is the first novel in the acclaimed Foundation series. This revised edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in a galaxy ruled by a declining Galactic Empire, where only Hari Seldon, the architect of psychohistory, can foresee a looming dark age. To combat this impending chaos, Seldon assembles a group of the Empire’s brightest minds on a remote planet, establishing the Foundation as a beacon of hope for future generations.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of science fiction elements, including themes of knowledge preservation and the resilience of humanity. Asimov’s work is noted for its intricate worldbuilding and thought-provoking ideas, making it a significant contribution to the genre. This edition invites exploration of the epic saga that has inspired adaptations and continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting on the potential for courage and intellect to illuminate the darkest of times.
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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.
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