FOUNDATION

Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" is the captivating beginning to his legendary science fiction saga, soon to be adapted into an Apple TV+ series premiering on September 24, 2021. Recognized as one of America's most cherished novels by PBS's The Great American Read, this story sets the stage for a galaxy-spanning epic. For twelve millennia, the Galactic Empire has reigned, but its decline is imminent. Only Hari Seldon, the visionary behind the groundbreaking science of psychohistory, foresees an impending era of chaos lasting thirty thousand years, filled with ignorance and conflict. To combat this looming dark age, Seldon assembles the finest intellects—scientists and academics—on a desolate world at the galaxy's edge, establishing a bastion of hope known as the Foundation. Renowned for its extraordinary synthesis of thrilling action, bold ideas, and intricate universe-building, the Foundation series stands as a monumental influence in science fiction literature. In "Foundation", Asimov crafts a narrative that probes the peaks and valleys of human nature, illustrating how a handful of brave individuals can illuminate a cosmos shrouded in darkness. Additional Information: - Author: Isaac Asimov - Publisher: Random House - Publication Year: 1991 - Format: Paperback - Page Count: 320 - Dimensions: 18.1 x 10.8 x 2.1 cm - Language: English - ISBN: 9780553293357