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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov is best known as the most successful writer of science fiction and popular science books. Asimov opened the doors for the new age of science fiction writing which the world had never tasted before him. Asimov is credited with having edited over 500 books. Asimov’s most successful work was on hard science fiction and his most notable book is the ‘Foundation Series’. Asimov is also widely popular for his easy Physics, astronomy and mathematics books alongside his works on the Bible, William Shakespeare and chemistry. Asimov was a brilliant professor of biochemistry at Boston University. Besides being a prolific writer, Asimov was also an integral part of (President) the American Humanist Association. Asimov is also known for his work as a civilian at the Philadelphia Navy Yard's Naval Air Experimental Station during the World War II. “Robotics” was a term coined by Asimov which went on to become a branch of technology.
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Born
January 2, 1920
Birth Place
Petrovichi, Russian SFSR
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Famous As
Writer, Professor
Died At Age
72
Place Of Death
New York City, New York, U.S.
Education
Columbia University, PhD. Biochemistry, 1948
Awards
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation Award Howard W. Blakeslee Award Boston University's Publication Merit Award Special Hugo Award
Founder/Co-Founder
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP)
Father
Judah Asimov
Mother
Anna Rachel (Berman) Asimov
Spouse(s)
Gertrude Blugerman (1942-1973), Janet Opal Jeppson (1973-1992)
Siblings
Marcia, Stanley
Children
David Asimov, Robyn Asimov
Relative(s)
Eric_Asimov
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Isaac Asimov wrote a scathing opinion of Star Trek V story

Isaac Asimov wasn’t a fan of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. In 1987 when plans were underway for the next Star Trek movie, this time directed by William Shatner, Gene Roddenberry discovered that he had not been consulted about the script. In a June 3, 1987 memo shared by Mission Log Podcast, Roddenberry was quite stern with Shatner when he expressed his objections to the overall concept of the film. He followed that up with a June 18th memo to Isaac Asimov where he enclosed a confidential story outline and sought Asimov’s advice.
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Isaac Asimov Predicts the Future on The David Letterman Show

In 1980, Newsweek published a cantankerous and sadly on-the-nose diagnosis of the United States’ “cult of ignorance” — written by one Isaac Asimov, “professor of biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine” and “author of 212 books, most of them on various scientific subjects for the general public.” Given this intimidating biography, and the fact that Asimov believed that “hardly anyone can read” in the U.S., we might expect the science fiction legend wanted nothing to do with television. We would be wrong.
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Will the Foundation Series Finally Do Justice to the Novels of Isaac Asimov?

Fire raining down from space onto a planet besieged. Vast spacecraft erupting in explosions, while desperate soldiers in armored suits pummel each other with the butts of laser rifles. An awe-inspiring display of sweeping vistas rendered with the latest special effects technology: vast cities! Towering idols! Brave stands! Smoldering kisses in steamy pools!
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Building a strong ‘Foundation’: Actor Lee Pace excited to bring Isaac Asimov series to life

Lee Pace is a fan of science fiction. Deciding whether to join the cast of “Foundation” was a no-brainer. “I had read the first book of the ‘Foundation’ series,” Pace says. “So when I heard it was being made into a series, my first thought was, ‘That’s impossible. There’s no way they’re going to be able to tell this story in a visual dramatic format.’ But then they approached me about playing Cleons, and I was proved wrong. (Writer) David (S. Goyer) cracked it. I think he figured out a way to create characters that span the story.”
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Apple shares premiere date and new teaser for Isaac Asimov adaptation Foundation

Apple is still leaning heavily into the “quality over quantity” approach to its Apple TV+ streaming platform, at least in terms of budgets and scopes and themes (which is why it will presumably continue to just make its own stuff rather than fight over the licensing rights to various NBC sitcoms), and that seems more true than ever with this trailer for Foundation—the platform’s upcoming adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s legendary sci-fi saga. The previous teaser, released last summer, was mostly quick, context-less clips from the show paired with people talking about how Important the books are and how Important the show will be, but the new trailer is all about big sci-fi action and big talk about big ideas. There’s not telling if the show will be good, but nobody can accuse Apple of just slapping this thing together.
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