Asimov, Isaac

Soviet born writer of 'hard science fiction' (meaning some actual science in with the fiction). Both the 'Foundation' and the 'Robot' series are considered seminal. As Artificial Intelligence slowly comes into view the famous principles set out by Asimov look set to become even more prophetic. 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws To demonstrate the continuing relevance of this, my robotic vacuum cleaner, which supposedly is possessed of artificial intelligence, often runs into my foot, thus breaking all three of these laws at once. Oh yes, and the Foundation Series is amazing.

1971 The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar Fantasies
London: 1971

The first edition of Pizor and Comp's fascinating anthology of science fiction tales about lunar voyages, with an introduction from Isaac Asimov.

£40.00

Stock Code: 908F14

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1988 Far as Human Eye Could See
London: 1988

The first UK edition of this collection of essays about science fiction, from iconic science fiction novelist Isaac Asimov.

£50.00

Stock Code: 898F46

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1970 The Santaroga Barrier
London: 1970

The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert.

£45.00

Stock Code: 891P61

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1948 Astounding Science Fiction
New York: 1948

A nice collection of six consecutive issues of 'Astounding Science Fiction' from 1948, January to June, complete with the original colourful wraps for the February to June issues.

£265.00

Stock Code: 801P30

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