Asimov was born sometime between October 4, 1919 and January 2, 1920 in Petrovichi in Smolensk Oblast, RSFSR (now Russia), the son of a Jewish family of millers. Although his exact date of birth is uncertain, Asimov himself celebrated it on January 2. His family emigrated to Brooklyn, New York and opened a candy store when he was three years old. He taught himself to read at the age of five. He began reading the science fiction pulp magazines that his family's store carried. Around the age of...
Prelude to Foundation
Prelude to Foundation
Synopsis
Discover the origins of the Galactic Empire's most influential institution in this prequel to the legendary Foundation series. Follow the early life of Hari Seldon, the brilliant mathematician who developed psychohistory, a science that can predict the future on a grand scale. This novel explores his journey as he navigates political intrigue and lays the groundwork for his monumental creation.
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Prelude to FoundationPaperback, 1996
464 pages
HarperCollins PublishersLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97800072704915 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prelude to Foundation a good starting point for the Foundation series?
This novel is a prequel, exploring the early life of Hari Seldon before the events of the original Foundation trilogy. While it provides background, many readers find it more impactful after experiencing the core series first, as it enriches the understanding of Seldon's later significance.
How does Prelude to Foundation connect to other Asimov works?
This book is deeply integrated into Asimov's larger Robot and Empire series, tying together characters and historical events from those earlier novels with the Foundation universe. It serves as a bridge, explaining the origins of key concepts and technologies that appear throughout his interconnected future history.