Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov also wrote as: Paul French.

Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russia on January 2nd, 1920 and passed away at the age of 72 on April 6th, 1992.

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Isaac Asimov Stats: The highest rated book by Isaac Asimov on Book Notification is The Positronic Man, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Robots of Dawn (Robot #5).

The most read book by Isaac Asimov on Book Notification is Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan, the first novel in the Foundation series. The second most read book is Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe (Foundation #2).

Below is a complete list of Isaac Asimov books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Isaac Asimov is the Foundation Series.

List of Foundation Books in Publication Order

List of Foundation Books in Chronological Order

List of Galactic Empire Books in Publication Order

A struggle for freedom and survival against despots within a vast Galactic Empire.

List of Galactic Empire Books in Chronological Order

List of Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of... Books in Publication Order

Large, diverse collections showcasing Isaac Asimov's wide-ranging writings, primarily focusing on fiction.

List of Before The Golden Age Books in Publication Order

A classic science fiction anthology from a variety of authors, edited by Asimov.

List of Black Widowers Collections in Publication Order

A group of men solve dinner guest mysteries, with their waiter Henry always providing the clever solution.

List of Historia Universal Asimov Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Political and military world history from ancient Egypt to the United States, told in simple, engaging prose with maps and timelines.

List of How Did We Find Out Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Explains scientific discoveries and how they work.

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List of Lucky Starr Books in Publication Order (as Paul French)

List of Norby Books in Publication Order (with Janet Asimov)

A boy and his quirky robot face villains across the universe.

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Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby's Other Secret (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Invaders (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Lost Princess (With: Janet Asimov)
1985
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The Norby Chronicles (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Queen's Necklace (With: Janet Asimov)
1986
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Norby: Robot for Hire (With: Janet Asimov)
1987
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Norby Finds a Villain (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby Through Time and Space (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby Down to Earth (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Oldest Dragon (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Court Jester (With: Janet Asimov)
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Norby and the Terrified Taxi (With: Janet Asimov)
1997

List of Robot Books in Publication Order

List of The Hugo Winners Books in Publication Order

List of Ask Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Autobiography Of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

List of Isaac Asimov Humorous Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

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List of Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years Of Science Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories Books in Publication Order

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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of 's Library Of The Universe Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Isaac Asimov's Magical Worlds Of Fantasy Books in Publication Order (with Martin H. Greenberg, with Charles G. Waugh)

List of 's New Library Of The Universe Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Isaac's Universe Books in Publication Order

List of Stellar Books in Publication Order

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Stellar Short Novels (By: Gordon R. Dickson, Andrew J. Offutt, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Shawn Oueinsteen)
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Stellar #2 (With: Larry Niven, Howard Waldrop, Clifford D. Simak, Jack C. Haldeman II, Steven Utley, Hal Clement, James White, Richard S. Simak, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Patrick G. Conner)
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Stellar #3 (By: Jack L. Chalker, Clifford D. Simak, Gene DeWeese, Jeffrey M. Wallman, Charles W. Runyon, Mildred Downey Broxon, Henry Melton, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Arsen Darney, B. Lee Cooper, Larry S. Haverkos, Steve Utley, Bill Starr)
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Stellar #7 (By: Terry Carr, Leanne Frahm, Judy-Lynn del Rey)
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List of Literary Conversations Books in Publication Order

Conversations with famous literary figures, providing insight into their lives and work.

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List of Isaac Asimov Anthologies in Publication Order

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Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov was born on January 2nd, 1920. Isaac passed away April 6th, 1992 at 72 years old. Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russia.

Isaac Asimov has published 146 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1954 with the book The Chemicals of Life. The most recently released was How to Save the Planet which was released in 2017.

Isaac Asimov also wrote 36 Non-Fiction Books, including How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis? and How Did We Find Out the Earth is Round?.

Isaac Asimov: Awards & Accolades

Asimov's books have won multiple awards, Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1946. The Gods Themselves won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1973. Foundation's Edge won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1983. Gold won the Hugo Award, Best Novelette, in 1992. I. Asimov won the Hugo Award, Best Related Work, in 1995. Robot Visions won the Seiun Award, Best Translated Short Story, in 1996. The Positronic Man won the Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work, in 2001.

Isaac Asimov books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Pebble in the Sky was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1951. The Caves of Steel was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1954. The End of Eternity was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1956. The Robots of Dawn was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1984.

Isaac Asimov: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan has made several lists including:
    1. AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
    2. Flavor Wire: 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read Selection in 2013.
    3. Spy.com: The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time Selection in 2020.
    4. Parade: The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years Selection in 2016.
    5. PBS: The Great American Read Selection in 2018.
    6. The Telegraph: The Perfect Library Selection in 2008.
    7. NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • I, Robot was a Spy.com: The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time Selection in 2020 and an NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • The Caves of Steel was an NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 0.

Related Authors

Fans of Isaac Asimov also enjoy these authors:

  1. Arthur C. Clarke, author of the Space Odyssey Series.
  2. David Brin, author of the Uplift Saga Series.
  3. Ben Bova, author of The Grand Tour Series.
  4. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  5. Annalee Newitz, author of: The Future of Another Timeline.
  6. Randall Munroe, author of: What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions.
  7. Robert J. Sawyer, author of the WWW Series.
  8. Stephen Hawking, author of: A Brief History of Time.
  9. Frank Herbert, author of the Dune Series.
  10. Becky Chambers, author of the Wayfarers Series.

Isaac Asimov: F.A.Q

When was Isaac Asimov Born?

Isaac Asimov was born on January 2nd, 1920.

When did Isaac Asimov die?

Isaac Asimov died on April 6th, 1992 at 72 years old.

Where was Isaac Asimov Born?

Isaac Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russia.

What book awards has Isaac Asimov won?

Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe: Hugo Award Best Novel (1946).
The Gods Themselves: Hugo Award Best Novel (1973).
Foundation's Edge: Hugo Award Best Novel (1983).
Gold: Hugo Award Best Novelette (1992).
I. Asimov: Hugo Award Best Related Work (1995).
Robot Visions: Seiun Award Best Translated Short Story (1996).
The Positronic Man: Seiun Award Best Translated Long Work (2001).

What was the first book Isaac Asimov wrote?

The first book written by Isaac Asimov was Marooned Off Vesta, published in 1939.

What was the most recent book Isaac Asimov wrote?

His most recently released work was How to Save the Planet (a short story) on May 14th, 2017.

What is the most popular book by Isaac Asimov?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Isaac Asimov book is Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan (8.17)
  2. Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe (8.45)
  3. I, Robot (8.48)
  4. Second Foundation (8.36)
  5. Foundation's Edge (8.28)

How many books has Isaac Asimov written?

Isaac Asimov has written 451 books across 32 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 7 books in the Foundation Series
  • 3 books in the Galactic Empire Series
  • 4 books in the Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of.. Series
  • 4 books in the Before The Golden Age Series
  • 6 Black Widowers Collections
  • 13 books in the Historia Universal Asimov Non-Fiction Series
  • 36 books in the How Did We Find Out Non-Fiction Series
  • 6 books in the Lucky Starr Series
  • 14 books in the Norby Series
  • 9 books in the Robot Series
  • 4 books in The Hugo Winners Series
  • 14 books in the Ask Non-Fiction Series
  • 4 books in the Autobiography Of Non-Fiction Series
  • 8 Children's Books
  • 8 Isaac Asimov Humorous Books
  • 146 Non-Fiction Books
  • 4 books in the Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years Of Science Fiction Series
  • 19 books in the Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories Series
  • 27 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 35 Short Story Collections
  • 11 Standalone Novels
  • 22 books in the 's Library Of The Universe Non-Fiction Series
  • 11 books in the Isaac Asimov's Magical Worlds Of Fantasy Series
  • 22 books in the 's New Library Of The Universe Non-Fiction Series
  • 9 books in the Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction Series
  • 3 books in the Isaac's Universe Series
  • 1 book in the Stellar Series
  • 1 book in the Literary Conversations Series

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