Rich with his enthusiasm and the accent of his adopted Brooklyn, Isaac Asimov's narration of five of his most popular stories--"The Last Question," "The Immortal Bard," "Someday," "The Jokester," and "The Ugly Little Boy"--illustrates how he earned an international reputation as a master of science fiction. Artificial intelligence, physical and moral entropy, resurrection, and time travel are a few of the topics explored in this collection. Complete and unabridged. 2 cassettes.
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"Asimov's unvoiced reading is full of emotion. This recording is especially interesting because he includes comments and opinions at the start of the tales." -- Kliatt, November 1994
"Throughout his reading, Asimov interjects unexpected humor and warmth, broadening this tape's appeal beyond its natural SF pigeonhole." -- Publishers Weekly, May 1994
"With Isaac Asimov Himself Reads 5 Complete Stories, long-term fans of Isaac Asimov will relish the rare opportunity to hear him read his own stories. These historic recordings provide irresistible insight to his visionary scenarios, Introducing each of the stories, Asimov offers intimate anecdotes and comments about his writing, revealing his humor and creative enthusiasms." -- Midwest Book Review
With Isaac Asimov Himself Reads 5 Complete Stories, long-term fans of Isaac Asimov will relish the rare opportunity to hear him read his own stories. These historic recordings provide irresistible insight to his visionary scenarios, Introducing each of the stories, Asimov offers intimate anecdotes and comments about his writing, revealing his humor and creative enthusiasms. -- Midwest Book Review
"Throughout his reading, Asimov interjects unexpected humor and warmth, broadening this tape's appeal beyond its natural SF pigeonhole." -- Publishers Weekly, May 1994
"With Isaac Asimov Himself Reads 5 Complete Stories, long-term fans of Isaac Asimov will relish the rare opportunity to hear him read his own stories. These historic recordings provide irresistible insight to his visionary scenarios, Introducing each of the stories, Asimov offers intimate anecdotes and comments about his writing, revealing his humor and creative enthusiasms." -- Midwest Book Review
With Isaac Asimov Himself Reads 5 Complete Stories, long-term fans of Isaac Asimov will relish the rare opportunity to hear him read his own stories. These historic recordings provide irresistible insight to his visionary scenarios, Introducing each of the stories, Asimov offers intimate anecdotes and comments about his writing, revealing his humor and creative enthusiasms. -- Midwest Book Review
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Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), widely regarded as one of the greatest science fiction writers of the twentieth century, was awarded five Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Prolific in many fields, he published over 460 books for readers of all ages. The Foundation series, including Forward the Foundation, published shortly before his death, is among the most important science fiction works.
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It's just plain fun and intriguing to listen to Isaac Asimov himself read his stories. There's no better way to get them. Listening to these allows me to go read his other works and have a little bit of insight into how he might have read those -- what things he would emphasize, what inflections he'd have, what sort of emotion he brings to his work... You get a little feeling this way for what the stories meant to him. And, of course, they're great stories. Did he write any bad ones ever? I don't think so. Maybe some would say you have to be a science fiction fan to enjoy Asimov's stories. I think you only need to be a fan of stories.
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