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FYI: Asimov was in the news recently because SpaceX chose the first three books from his Foundation Trilogy to launch into trans-Mars orbit aboard the first Fal

by davedx 9y ago

FYI: Asimov was in the news recently because SpaceX chose the first three books from his Foundation Trilogy to launch into trans-Mars orbit aboard the first Falcon Heavy. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2018/2/6/16980538/spacex-falcon-heavy-isaac-asimovs-foundation-series https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2018/2/6/16980538/spacex-falco...

sizzzzlerz 9y ago
As far as I'm concerned, there are only three books: the original trilogy that he wrote in the 1940s. The sequels he wrote in the 80s have no where near the charm or interest. They were written to capture the money from those who fondly remember the original. I started reading Foundation's Edge and quickly gave it up. I never bothered with the others.
- the_af 9y ago
  The sequels are definitely weaker, but still worth reading. I enjoyed Prelude to Foundation. I disliked Foundation's Edge because I didn't agree with the fate of mankind as envisioned by Asimov :/
- davedx 9y ago
  I still enjoyed the whole series. I need to read them again...