Foundation 3-Book Boxed Set: Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation
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The original trilogy of Isaac Asimov’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series, in a striking boxed set package
THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved series 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.
Collected in this boxed set, Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation form the celebrated original trilogy that started it all. One of the most influential in the history of science fiction, the Foundation series is celebrated for its unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. Here, Asimov has written a timely and timeless saga 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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Del Rey (June 7, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 816 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593499573
ISBN-13 : 978-0593499573
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.56 x 1.85 x 8.28 inches
Customers say
Customers find the storytelling engaging and complex. They describe the trilogy as an enjoyable, engrossing read with intelligent writing and an amazing economy of words. Readers praise the author’s genius and consider it a classic science fiction work. The book is described as artful and bold, with great imagery and storytelling.
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Super comfortable –
Absolute classics
Isaac Asimov earned PhDs in chemistry and mathematics, and was a full time college professor in these subjects, so be prepared to keep up. That’s expected from many of his works, including these books. I’m a retired engineer, so I actually enjoy reading these books. The type font and the paperback book size are great for travel, such as on a long airplane flight. Each chapter is relatively short, so you can start and stop reading in short increments. I highly recommend these books for astute high school through post graduate college students, and adults who like sophisticated, complex, and technical science fiction stories.
Richard Loghry –
Original and engaging
I have been working my way through the classics of the sci-fi genre. The Dune series and the Enderâs Game series are by far my favorites, and though I caught up with them only recently, they stand the test of time like few others! As a fan of good sci-fi world building and the. playing out of a societal question in that world. I would rank the Foundation series well below the other two offerings I mentioned. That said, it is well above many others in the genre. If you have seen the new TV series or are planning on watching it. This is one of those vary rare times where the movie is better than the book. But the movie is only that good because of the world building laid down by the book.
Ron R. –
A master-class example of world-building
Asimov’s “Foundation 3-Book Bundle” is a masterclass in sci-fi storytelling, weaving a galactic epic that transcends time and genre. The premise is ingenious: a dying Galactic Empire on the brink of a dark age, and a hidden Foundation tasked with preserving knowledge and guiding humanity’s future. Asimov’s masterful use of psychohistory, a science predicting the future based on mass emotions, adds a layer of intellectual intrigue that keeps you hooked.Beyond the grand sweep of history, the trilogy shines in its intimate character moments. The complex relationship between Hari Seldon, the Foundation’s founder, and his successors is a study in leadership, ambition, and the burden of foresight. Each book throws fresh challenges at the Foundation, from political machinations to interstellar war, showcasing Asimov’s brilliant world-building and captivating storytelling. This bundle is a must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking and thoroughly engrossing sci-fi adventure.
Scott –
The story is great. The quality of the printing is only ok
The story is great. The quality of the printing is only ok. The pages are cheap feeling and flimsy. Sometimes (often) the ink is faded noticeably.
Andrew Field –
a must read for any sci fi enthusiast
The sheer breadth of vision is astounding, especially for a book written so many decades ago. This series is indeed the foundation of all space-faring sci fi that followed. As long as one accepts that there are some flaws such as relative lack of female characters, something the author obviously was aware of and tried to adjust over the trilogy, itâs a worthy read. The action takes place mainly in the form of dialogues between major characters, which makes it more of a philosophical novel than a standard sci fi action story. Getting through the third book is a bit of a slog but it does pick up so be patient. Itâs well worth getting to the stunning conclusion of the trilogy. And for those who are watching the TV series, the trilogy is important to read so that the reader can understand how and why the TV show departed from the original story while maintaining some of its essential features. Galaxy, what a grand story!
Donna Cole –
Great purchase thank you!!
Great purchase thank you!!
Elaine Benoit –
Fantastic reading
Hubby says this Asimov trilogy is incredible. Unlike voracious me, he’s a very critical reader who hasn’t enjoyed fiction for many years. He raved about these books and the scale of the story Asimov weaves with amazing economy of words. The books are very fast reads (his one disappointment!) but they’re very different from the current small screen series from Apple and compelling in a way that only literary works can be. He highly recommends.
Ron Vincent –
A science fiction classic by a prolific master
It is almost impossible to read Asimovâs trilogy with the same wonder it created in the 1940âs and 1950âs. It was virtually unique at the time in its scope and boldness. From a vantage of 70 years later, one can see a young Asimov flexing his imagination and honing his skills as a writer. The first volume reads like the series of well- crafted novellas that it is. The second volume introduces the Mule in a way that seems almost haphazard. The Mule is a Deus Ex Machina that pivots the entire series and while Asimov uses the character skillfully, the development lacks the genius of his later writing. The Second Foundation volume begins with a polished confrontation between the Mule and the Second Foundation. It is an artful set piece that easily surpasses the storytelling in the second volume. This is a classic by a master science fiction writer who was a polymath. It isnât his mature work or his best writing but it deserves to be read as a monument to both the history of science fiction and the career of a genius.
Anthony –
What can one say that hasn’t already been said? Simply the greatest science fiction series ever written.
RAFAEL –
LLEGO A TIEMPO Y EN BUENAS CONDICIONES
Jose Miguel Armona –
These were the first novels by Asimov I got to read, and I have read them several times since back then in the eighties … of the past century
Colleen O’Hare –
Will make a perfect gift for my son this Christmas.