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  • 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.

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Random House LLC via Amazon has Foundation by Isaac Asimov (Kindle Edition) on sale for $1.99.
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About this Book:
  • 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.

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This story inspired Star Trek, Star Wars, Ender's Game, and more. It's worth the read, but remember, early sci fi isn't as polished as the three titles I mentioned. Also remember, these were compiled from serials Asimov wrote for magazines and stitched together. So it's a bit janky at times with story cuts.

It's about space Nazis/roman-empire and a dude who can use math to predict the future who tries to build a new society.
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Feb 23, 2024 2:49 AM
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NervousSardine690Feb 23, 2024 2:49 AM
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Did the audiobook after watching the first season on Apple TV. It was a slog. Overrated.

Edit: lol not allowed to have an opinion
Last edited by NervousSardine690 February 26, 2024 at 12:02 PM.
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Feb 23, 2024 2:52 AM
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andybear2Feb 23, 2024 2:52 AM
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Quote from NervousSardine690 View quoted comment :
Did the audiobook after watching the first season on Apple TV. It was a slog. Overrated.
The second season is much better. First was a disaster
Feb 23, 2024 2:57 AM
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slightly_driftingFeb 23, 2024 2:57 AM
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This story inspired Star Trek, Star Wars, Ender's Game, and more. It's worth the read, but remember, early sci fi isn't as polished as the three titles I mentioned. Also remember, these were compiled from serials Asimov wrote for magazines and stitched together. So it's a bit janky at times with story cuts.

It's about space Nazis/roman-empire and a dude who can use math to predict the future who tries to build a new society.
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Feb 23, 2024 3:06 AM
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MadPupFeb 23, 2024 3:06 AM
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Asimov's stories and ideas were great, but his prose was not. I like to watch his stories on tv and movies, but reading them... not so much.
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Feb 23, 2024 3:11 AM
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ScotCFeb 23, 2024 3:11 AM
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Same price with Apple

https://books.apple.com/us/book/f...d419950945
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Feb 23, 2024 4:02 AM
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jueginoFeb 23, 2024 4:02 AM
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I guess I'll disagree with some of the comments by saying I thought this book was very good. Although from a deal perspective you could just go to practically any library and check it out from their electronic portal. The follow on books weren't nearly as good as the first in my opinion.
Feb 23, 2024 4:11 AM
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king_pariahFeb 23, 2024 4:11 AM
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I read most of this when I was a teen and gave up when I didn't see the point. Lack of boob pictures probably didn't help.

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Feb 23, 2024 4:27 AM
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dcpoorFeb 23, 2024 4:27 AM
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Loved the original/first 3 books. Some of my favs of all time.

Not a fan of Goyer's works, so unsurprisingly the Apple TV show... isn't for me.
Feb 23, 2024 5:26 AM
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luvbooxFeb 23, 2024 5:26 AM
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Asimov's ideas are great, his characters and prose aren't as good. Still, there's a reason he is considered one of the greatest writers in the genre. Haven't ever seen the show and probably won't bother, but if you like older "golden age" sci-fi you will probably enjoy the Foundation books.
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Feb 23, 2024 5:30 AM
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throwawayyy395Feb 23, 2024 5:30 AM
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Libraries also have this and others in the series on audiobook. Can be a waiting period though.

Archive.org has an Asimov audiobook collection I stumbled on recently. The VLC media player app is helpful to play various audio file formats.
Feb 23, 2024 6:00 PM
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LastButNotLeastFeb 23, 2024 6:00 PM
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Quote from andybear2 View quoted comment :
The second season is much better. First was a disaster
I think he's comparing the TV series, which he liked, to the book, which he didn't.
They really have only the title in common.
Feb 23, 2024 10:59 PM
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f1ydaveFeb 23, 2024 10:59 PM
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Quote from slightly_drifting View quoted comment :
This story inspired Star Trek, Star Wars, Ender's Game, and more. It's worth the read, but remember, early sci fi isn't as polished as the three titles I mentioned. Also remember, these were compiled from serials Asimov wrote for magazines and stitched together. So it's a bit janky at times with story cuts.

It's about space Nazis/roman-empire and a dude who can use math to predict the future who tries to build a new society.
Princess of Mars is one of my favorites. Writen 50 years before Foundation. So damn good. Hard to say who inspired what but a lot was copied directly from Foundation.
Feb 24, 2024 1:38 AM
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scruffyhansoloFeb 24, 2024 1:38 AM
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I read several of the Foundation books years ago. It's a great concept and overall story but definitely can get pretty dry at points.
Feb 24, 2024 9:59 AM
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FrancoisP59Feb 24, 2024 9:59 AM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
Asimov's stories and ideas were great, but his prose was not. I like to watch his stories on tv and movies, but reading them... not so much.
I agree. I thought his stories were fantastic when I was 15.

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