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Forward the Foundation
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
From a grand master of science fiction comes the long awaited final novel of one of the greatest series ever told. Completed just before his death, FORWARD THE FOUNDATION is a crowning achievement and stirring testament to the creative genius of Isaac Asimov.
As Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory and ensure a place for humanity among the stars, the once-mighty Galactic Empire totters on the brink of apocalyptic collapse. Caught in the maelstrom are Seldon and all he holds dear, pawns in the struggle for dominance. Whoever can control Seldon will control psychohistory—and with it the future of the galaxy.
Among those seeking to turn psychohistory into the greatest weapon known to man are a populist political demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless militaristic general. In his last act of service to humankind, Hari Seldon must somehow save his life's work from their grasp as he searches for his true heirs—a search that begins with his own granddaughter and the dream of a new Foundation.
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Critic reviews
‘One of the most staggering achievements in modern SF’ The Times
‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’ Carl Sagan
‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’ Daily Telegraph
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- Bob Conrod
- 02-11-23
Another masterpiece by the master
Yet another example of the masterfull writing of Isaac Asimov’s a great story, full of suspense, and the foibles of human nature
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-24
nuanced interpretation
Hope goes to a great lenght of brilliance in his interpretation of the several complex and outstanding characters of yet another amazing Asimov's masterpiece
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- Peter J Chandler
- 05-11-23
An excellent book
An excellent prequel to the original trilogy, I really enjoyed listening to this absorbing book.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-23
Prequel to the classic trilogy
This book has been plubkished after the classic trilogy. Make sure to start from the first book in the series, to get the most out of this great story.
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- Aaron Scott
- 04-01-24
Another good addition to the story
This series, as noted by the author in one of the prologues, is full of inconsistencies due to the span of years separating their writing. But, if you can look past this and accept each as connected with liberties, this is another great addition to the series
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- John Booth
- 11-11-23
Masterful
want to know how Harry Seldon developed psychohistory this is the book for you.
Well narrated easy to listen to.
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- R
- 23-09-24
Foundational SciFi classic
Asimov is one of the groundbreaking stars of original SciFi. The Foundation and Robot stories were the springboard for so much of modern SciFi. He’s not the only one but, there’d be a weaker edifice without him.
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- Michael and Jane Bochenski
- 26-01-24
A timely release
It’s good to be revisiting Asimov’s magnificent Foundation series through these well narrated audiobooks. The excellent Apple adaptation comes often to mind as the chapters flow by. A timely release of a series of SciFi classics. (Michael).
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- Phil
- 09-04-24
Exceptional
This is an exceptional telling of the foundation of Foundation.
Wonderfully crafts all the elements of the story so far into a compelling and engaging narrative of the beginnings of Foundation.
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