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‎ Del Rey

Foundation 3-Book Boxed Set Foundation Foundation and Empire Second Foundation

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Key details

publisher
Del Rey
publication_date
June 7, 2022
language
English
isbn10
0593499573
isbn13
978-0593499573

Dimensions and fit

weight
‎ 2.31 pounds
print_length
816 pages
item_weight
2.31 pounds
dimensions
5.6 x 1.93 x 8.36 inches

Item information

best_sellers_rank
#17,199 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #88 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) #151 in Space Operas #377 in Classic Literature & Fiction

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1,712 reviewsPositive

Rated 4.7/5 across 1,712 reviews — highly regarded by customers.

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Customers find the book bundle highly readable and entertaining, with one describing it as a thoroughly engrossing sci-fi adventure.

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★★★★★

Great read

This is a great series. I read it a number of years ago, got it for my hubby to read. He’s very intrigued after viewing the film series Read more

Anne E.
★★★★★

A must read

great story Read more

Sheldon S.
★★★★

Captivating plot

Asimov's foundation series is a brief, energetic, satisfying exploration of some really big ideas. Don't look for deep character development in his writing, but the action and development of the plot will keep you reading when you should be doing other things. Read more

Sean Harrison
★★★★★

get the kindle version also

Classic. Great read. Read more

Art
★★★★★

Original and engaging

I have been working my way through the classics of the sci-fi genre. The Dune series and the Ender’s Game series are by far my favorites, and though I caught up with them only recently, they stand the test of time like few others! As a fan of good sci-fi world building and the. playing out of a societal question in that world. I would rank the Foundation series well below the other two offerings I mentioned. That said, it is well above many others in the genre. If you have seen the new TV series or are planning on watching it. This is one of those vary rare times where the movie is better than the book. But the movie is only that good because of the world building laid down by the book. Read more

Richard Loghry
★★★★★

Enjoyed

Well written Engaging Read more

Barbara Ann Sherman
★★★★★

Way better than the TV series

I read this several times before I was twenty, and a couple of times since. I recently watched part of the Foundation series and thought it butchered the books. After rereading the books, I realized that the series butchered the books more egregiously than I thought, on multiple levels. If you have watched the series, read the books. I think you'll find that they relate a more logically constructed, integrated narrative than series. I think Asimov blundered by trying to extend the series later, but even those books didn't damage the brand as badly as the series. Read more

J. Harvey
★★★★

A master-class example of world-building

Asimov's "Foundation 3-Book Bundle" is a masterclass in sci-fi storytelling, weaving a galactic epic that transcends time and genre. The premise is ingenious: a dying Galactic Empire on the brink of a dark age, and a hidden Foundation tasked with preserving knowledge and guiding humanity's future. Asimov's masterful use of psychohistory, a science predicting the future based on mass emotions, adds a layer of intellectual intrigue that keeps you hooked. Beyond the grand sweep of history, the trilogy shines in its intimate character moments. The complex relationship between Hari Seldon, the Foundation's founder, and his successors is a study in leadership, ambition, and the burden of foresight. Each book throws fresh challenges at the Foundation, from political machinations to interstellar war, showcasing Asimov's brilliant world-building and captivating storytelling. This bundle is a must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking and thoroughly engrossing sci-fi adventure. Read more

Ron R.
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