I, Asimov, Isaac Asimov
I, Asimov, Isaac Asimov
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I, Asimov
A Memoir

Author: Isaac Asimov

Narrator: Jon Lindstrom

Unabridged: 24 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2020


Synopsis

Arguably the greatest science fiction writer who ever lived, Isaac Asimov also possessed one of the most brilliant and original minds of our time. His accessible style and far-reaching interests in subjects ranging from science to humor to history earned him the nickname “the Great Explainer.” I. Asimov is his personal story—vivid, open, and honest—as only Asimov himself could tell it.

Here is the story of the paradoxical genius who wrote of travel to the stars yet refused to fly in airplanes; who imagined alien universes and vast galactic civilizations while staying home to write; who compulsively authored more than 470 books yet still found the time to share his ideas with some of the great minds of our century. Here are his wide-ranging thoughts and sharp-eyed observations on everything from religion to politics, love and divorce, friendship and Hollywood, fame and mortality. Here, too, is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the varied personalities—Campbell, Ellison, Heinlein, Clarke, del Rey, Silverberg, and others—who along with Asimov helped shape science fiction.

As unique and irrepressible as the man himself, I. Asimov is the candid memoir of an incomparable talent who entertained readers for nearly half a century and whose work will surely endure into the future he so vividly envisioned.

About The Author

Isaac Asimov began his Foundation series at the age of 21, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned over 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decades. He died, at the age 72, in April 1992.JON LINDSTROM is a three-time Emmy Award nominated actor. He has starred and co-starred in many feature films and television shows, including Amazon's Bosch and HBO's True Detective. He is perhaps best known for his celebrated portrayal of twin brothers, Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain, on General Hospital.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Craig on September 07, 2018

What can one say about Asimov that he didn't say about himself.... over and over and over again? Why, nothing. He was a genius and an egoist and a great man and the face of the science fiction field for decades. He's suffered some posthumous criticism because of his attitudes that are now seen as se......more

Goodreads review by Robert on May 05, 2012

I have long been a fan of Asimov's science fiction and have also enjoyed his non-fiction. He has a clear and deceptively simple style of writing which is appealing and engaging which keeps you turning the pages. This is one of the last books he wrote and it is wonderful roller-coaster of a read. Asim......more

Goodreads review by Wilier on March 10, 2017

Leer estas memorias fue increíble Una lectura realmente gratificante, llena de reflexiones, anécdotas e historia de la edad de oro de la ciencia ficción. Conocí los detalles íntimos de sus relatos y novelas mas famosas y de su vida cotidiana, además de las personas que mas influenciaron en su vida. Un......more

Goodreads review by سعید on January 22, 2019

I dare say that ‘I, Asimov’ is the most impressive book I’ve ever read and it’s influence to becoming to what I am now is undeniable. I had read it 5 times and I can count comparing the English text and Persian translated text as sixth and seventh times. I hope there will be chances of reading it st......more

Goodreads review by Josh on July 08, 2018

5/5 Thank you Janet Asimov, and thank you Isaac Asimov. And thanks to all the many others scattered throughout this book and those involved in it. It was intriguing and ultimately uplifting. Asimov was a legend in so many ways and I am all too eager to defend any who would say a negative word about on......more