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Isaac Asimov : It's been a good life / edited by Janet Jeppson Asimov

by Isaac Asimov, Janet Asimov

Combining personal reflections and letters, this memoir chronicles the life and career of a prolific science fiction writer. It covers his upbringing in Brooklyn and the development of major works, including his robot and Foundation series.

Accession 11427 ISBN 9781573929684 Publisher Prometheus Books
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