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  • Foundation (Apple Series Tie-in Edition)

  • By: Isaac Asimov
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (18,964 ratings)

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Foundation (Apple Series Tie-in Edition)

By: Isaac Asimov
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series

The epic saga that inspired the Apple TV+ series Foundation, now streaming. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

For 12,000 years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future - to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire - both scientists and scholars - and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation.

The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best - and worst - that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness.

Listen to all of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, including (in chronological order):

Prelude to FoundationForward the FoundationFoundationFoundation and Empire Second FoundationFoundation's EdgeFoundation and Earth

©1982 Isaac Asimov (P)2010 Random House

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It's not really about space, is it?

Interesting view on interstate relations and powerplay. Gives, in a way, an insight into how colonialism works.

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More than just Sci-fi adventure

Absolutely excellent! I have never read nor listened to any of Asimov’s novels, but I am hooked. Scott Brick did an awesome job bringing the characters to life as well as capturing the wit of the author. I am saddened to learn that Scott Brick has only narrated the 1st 4 books in the series, and that the narration for books 5-7 is terrible by all accounts.
I do hope the publisher goes back and has Scott read the last 3 books, or enlists one of the many other talented narrators out there to set them straight.

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An undying classic

It is astounding to note that Foundation was first released as a series of short stories starting in 1942. Having read the books as a teenager, I wanted a review as an adult - and Foundation is still amazing. An extremely good reading maintains the good image. Recommended to any science fiction fan of any age.

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fun book

super philosophical, predicting the course of civilization. great book. I hope one day psychologists are as respected as they are in this book.

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Loved every bit of it!

I Loved the narration.

I Loved the story and the world building. I found it exhilarating.

More. Please!

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classic sci fi in a story tellers best medium.

to listen to this book was even better than reading it so many years ago. truly classic story that lends itself to a book on tape.

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Story was great and the narration was good.

Had to take time to listen to this due to the recent release of Apple's Foundation Series. It wasn't portrait very near as it was in the books. This first book that I listened to seems to present a larger time span. It is a wonderful book. The details were sufficient to describe a galaxy spanning series of events. Can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book.

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Disjointed story and bland narration

I don't get the hype around this book. While I find the concept of a story spanning centuries intriguing, this execution comes of as disjointed. Hard to get involved with the characters and gain an overview of the story segment with these kind of jumps.

The narration makes the story even harder to follow. He makes little to no effort to distinguish the different characters, which made following the various dialogues difficult.

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Fundation

Muy buen narrador. Historia con Visión económica y perspectiva de países industrializados de la época

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Shows its age

Heard a lot about how amazing Foundation is but didn't expect how hidebound and attached to the "great man" (and only male) approach to history (or "psychohistory" it would be. It's almost campy in its cringyness. Performance was good though.

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