Isaac Asimov

Finalist premii "Stalker" za luchshij roman. Premija "Khjugo" za luchshuju seriju vsekh vremen. Troe puteshestvennikov - byvshij politik, uchenyj i zhenschina - chast sverkhrazuma planety Geja - ischut na prostorakh Galaktiki Staruju Zemlju, prarodinu chelovechestva. Poiski privodjat ikh k samym pervym kolonijam zemljan, no chto-to ne daet priblizitsja k tseli poiskov. Ikh podzhidaet nechto tainstvennoe i drevnee, drevnee samoj Imperii... "Eto nauchnaja fantastika krupnogo masshtaba, odin iz klassicheskikh obrazchikov zhanra". - Bruks Pek "Odno iz samykh oshelomljajuschikh dostizhenij v sovremennoj NF". - The Times

Premija "Khjugo" za luchshuju seriju vsekh vremen. Molodoj uchenyj Khari Seldon pribyvaet na planetu Trantor - stolitsu Galakticheskoj imperii. On razrabotal psikhoistoriju, nauku, kotoraja pozvoljaet proschitat i predskazat razvitie chelovecheskogo obschestva. Posle ego doklada na Matematicheskom kongresse informatsiju o ego otkrytii dovodjat do imperatora Kleona Pervogo. Za matematikom nachinaetsja okhota... "Epicheskaja istorija vzleta i padenija galakticheskoj imperii buduschego". - Io9 "Udivitelnyj rasskaz o tom, kak znanie - ponimanie funktsionirovanija nashego obschestva - mozhet izmenit istoriju i sdelat mir luchshe". - The Guardian

Twenty-two of the finest science fiction short stories from one of the genreâ??s greatest writers, Isaac Asimov.

Twenty of the finest science fiction short stories from one of the genreâ??s greatest writers, Isaac Asimov.

Twenty of the finest science fiction short stories from one of the genreâ??s greatest writers, Isaac Asimov.

Twenty-three of the finest science fiction short stories from one of the genre’s greatest writers, Isaac Asimov. Isaac Asimov was the Grand Master of the Science Fiction Writers of America, the founder of robot ethics, and one of the world’s most prolific authors of fiction and non-fiction. Asimov’s short fiction has been enjoyed by millions for more than half a century. Within this collection are stories often voted among the best science fiction stories of all time, including ‘Nightfall’, where the world of Lagash, illuminated by six suns, is suddenly plunged into complete darkness and utter madness. From a founding father of science fiction, this is an unsurpassed showcase of Asimov’s storytelling talent.

Acclaimed science fiction author George Zebrowski conducts interviews with four Grand Masters of Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and James Gunn. These conversations cover a wide variety of topics, from writing and science fiction to science and the future. One of the not-to-be-missed books for anyone interested in the history of science fiction and the authors who shaped the field.

Science Fiction Voices, Volume Five gathers conversations with eight storied figures of the genre. Isaac Asimov reflects on his Foundation saga, Leigh Brackett recalls pulp magazines, Lin Carter explores the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series, and Lester del Rey examines the real science behind the stories. Frank Belknap Long shares memories of H. P. Lovecraft, Clifford D. Simak reveals his approach to crafting tales, and Wilson Tucker discusses his dual life as fan and writer. Finally, Jack Williamson reviews his (at the time) fifty-year career as author and teacher. All interviews conducted by World Fantasy Award-winner Darrell Schweitzer.

The talented and glamorous Lana Turner graces the cover of this Spring Issue Let her tease your curiosity-there are so many things about the past that should never be forgotten.INSIDE: Two brand new original stories, a NEW section by PRETTY SINISTER BOOKS from JF Norris, the humorous yet pot-stirring opinion from Darryle Purcell in SOUTHWEST SCENARIOS...Mystery by Dorothy Sayers, Drama from Frances Hodgson Burnett, Sci-Fi from the one and only Isaac Asimov, and yes-even more...ALL IN ONE PACKED ISSUE

Vinner av Hugo-prisen for «Tidenes beste serie»Stiftelsen-serien er Isaac Asimovs ikoniske mesterverk. Bøkene om Hari Seldon har formet science fiction-sjangeren slik vi kjenner den i dag.Den første Stiftelsen overlervde to århundre med barbari mens det en gang så mektige galaktiske Imperiet sank ned i kaos. Nå må den forberede seg på krig mot restene av Imperiet idet den keiserlige flåten nærmer seg deres planet, Terminus.Hari Seldon forutsa denne krigen. Han forberedte til og med Stiftelsen på den. Men han kunne ikke forutse fødselen av mutanten Muleselet. Hans mentale krefter kan gjøre innbitte motstander om til hengivne slaver, og han utgjør en formidabel trussel mot Seldons Stiftelse.

Dva romana, kotorye predshestvujut osnovnoj trilogii "Akademija" Ajzeka Azimova. Molodoj uchenyj Khari Seldon otkryvaet algoritmy, pozvoljajuschie matematicheski predskazyvat obschestvennoe razvitie. On nazyvaet eto psikhoistoriej. A vot dlja imperatora Kleona Pervogo psikhoistorija - vozmozhnost predskazyvat i napravljat razvitie ego Galakticheskoj imperii. Imenno poetomu Seldon, kak glavnyj teoretik psikhoistorii, stanovitsja samym razyskivaemym chelovekom v kolonizirovannoj vselennoj. Emu predstoit ne tolko sozdat Akademiju, no i predotvratit politicheskij krizis, kotoryj pochti obrushil Galakticheskuju imperiju. "Epicheskaja istorija vzleta i padenija galakticheskoj imperii buduschego". - IO9 "Udivitelnyj rasskaz o tom, kak znanie - ponimanie funktsionirovanija nashego obschestva - mozhet izmenit istoriju i sdelat mir luchshe". - THE GUARDIAN "Roman pokazyvaet samogo Azimova, olitsetvorennogo v Seldone. Ogromnyj intellekt i interes psikhoistorika, ego bespokojstvo o buduschem nauki v temnye vremena, ego razocharovanie pered litsom smerti - vse eto zvuchit osobo ostro i pravdivo". - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Uvlekatelnyj portret unikalnogo cheloveka na fone "vzleta i padenija galakticheskoj imperii". - LIBRARY JOURNAL "Trogatelnoe proschanie velikogo fantasta". - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Poka professor Khari Seldon pytaetsja usovershenstvovat svoju revoljutsionnuju teoriju psikhoistorii i obespechit chelovechestvu mesto sredi zvezd, velikaja Galakticheskaja imperija na grani apokalipticheskogo krakha. Tot, kto smozhet kontrolirovat Seldona, budet kontrolirovat psikhoistoriju, a vmeste s nej i buduschee Galaktiki. Na eto pretenduet imperator Kleon I, politiki-demagogi i voennye. V svoem poslednem akte sluzhenija chelovechestvu Khari Seldon dolzhen kakim-to obrazom spasti delo svoej zhizni ot ikh ruk i najti istinnykh naslednikov. Poisk nachinaetsja s mechty ob Akademii. "Roman pokazyvaet samogo Azimova, olitsetvorennogo v Seldone. Ogromnyj intellekt i interes psikhoistorika, ego bespokojstvo o buduschem nauki vo vremena dekadansa, ego razocharovanie pered litsom smerti - vse eto zvuchit osobo ostro i pravdivo". - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Uvlekatelnyj portret unikalnogo cheloveka na fone "vzleta i padenija galakticheskoj imperii". - LIBRARY JOURNAL "Trogatelnoe proschanie velikogo fantasta". - KIRKUS REVIEWS