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...
Science fiction, science fact
Science fiction, science fact
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This book explores the fascinating intersection of imagination and reality by comparing the futuristic visions of writers throughout history with the scientific advancements that have actually come to pass. It examines how science fiction has predicted, and sometimes diverged from, the real-world future. Readers will discover the surprising connections between speculative tales and scientific fact.
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Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe
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Science FictionLibrary Binding, July
32 pages
Gareth Stevens PublishingLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808368395245 editions available
