• 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 (18,836 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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What listeners say about Foundation (Apple Series Tie-in Edition)

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A Bit Dry for My Taste

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I'm glad I listened as Foundation is foundation sci-fi. That said, I'm glad it was relatively short as I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped to.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoy good hard sci-fi sometimes and this was somewhat fulfilling in that regard.

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was a usual Scott Brick performance. He's good and ubiquitous, but he is not among my favorite narrators.

Do you think Foundation needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Foundation has many follow-up books.

Any additional comments?

The lack of women in the story is quite jarring.
Lots and lots of politics.

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An exponent of the sci-fi genre

As a genre sci-fi is more the creation of ideas than the creation of complete works, if this appeals to you this one is a habe to read... Well I mean listen

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A Well Loved Classic

Much involvement In Science, Politics And Espionage. Second Reading And It's Just As Good As The First Time. Had To Have It In My Library!!!

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30 years later

Would you listen to Foundation again? Why?

No, didn't like the narrator

Would you listen to another book narrated by Scott Brick?

Nope

Any additional comments?

Great to hear Asimov again 30 years after first reading. The work holds up.

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Mandatory Read/Listen

Best Sci-fi series of all time.

Asimov is a Legend, and the Foundation trilogy was his best work.

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Asimov should have been president!

What did you love best about Foundation?

I want to know more about Psycho History!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hari

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's got that tone that makes you think you're part of the conversation.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely. I want the whole series in one sitting!

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Formatting of the audiobook was bad

There were parts where it skipped and parts where it jumped backwards. The editing of the audiobook needs to be changed to flow better. The performance was AMAZING and the book was really good I still highly recommend it

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good thinking. interesting brain the come up wit

fascinating brain to come up with so many details. I kept on wondering if Star Wars try to base it's plots on this book.

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Most Captivating Book I've read in a long time

A fast-paced plot with insights fresh by even modern standard on psychology, and the development of the human species

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Excellent

Excellent, book, great voice actor, mediocre recording. I had to completely dump the treble on my eq to keep the voice from hurting my ears. That said it a better recording than most audio books. The actor was good but i got confused in some of the conversations because he would mix the characters voices sometimes.

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