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Yours, Isaac Asimov ; a lifetime in letters

by Isaac Asimov, Stanley Asimov

A curated collection of one thousand previously unpublished letters written by the prolific science fiction author to scientists, fans, and family. Organised by subject, the correspondence offers a personal insight into the writer's life, thoughts, and career.

Accession 15640 ISBN 0385476248 Publisher Doubleday
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