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“I received the fundamentals of my education in school, but that was not enough. My real education, the superstructure, the details, the true architecture, I got out of the public library.”

Quote by Isaac Asimov

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I, Asimov: A Memoir

In this memoir, Isaac Asimov reflects on his life, sharing anecdotes and personal experiences that shaped his career as a science fiction writer and his contributions to the field of science. more

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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more

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