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Isaac Asimov

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Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry, best known for his works of science fiction.

500
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72
Years Active
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đź“‹ Author Details

Years Active: 1920 - 1992
Nationality: American
Total Books: 500
Genres: Science Fiction , Popular Science , Mystery , 20th-century American male writers , 20th-century American non-fiction writers , 20th-century American novelists , 20th-century American short story writers , American alternate history writers , American male non-fiction writers , American male novelists , American male short story writers , American mystery writers , American science fiction writers , American science writers , American writers of Russian descent , Analog Science Fiction and Fact people , Asimov's Science Fiction people , Hugo Award–winning writers , Jewish American non-fiction writers , Jewish American novelists , Jewish American short story writers , Novelists from Massachusetts , Novelists from New York (state) , Pulp fiction writers , Science Fiction Hall of Fame inductees , Writers about religion and science , Writers from Brooklyn

đź“š Notable Works

Foundation series
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Robot series
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The Gods Themselves
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🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Hugo Award
🏆 Nebula Award

đź“– Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Foundation series

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Robot series

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

The Gods Themselves

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