The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimovs Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Isaac Asimovs Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. In the vast, domed cities of Earth, artificial intelligence is strictly controlled; in the distant Outer Worlds, colonists and robots live side by side.A Spacer ambassador is found dead and detective Elijah Baley is assigned to find the killer. But with relations between the two cultures in the balance, the Spacers insist that he work with a partner of their choosing – a robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw.Baley has never seen a robot like Daneel before – almost indistinguishable from a human – and soon, though the Three Laws of Robotics should render the crime impossible, Baleys partner becomes his prime suspect. Author Biography Isaac Asimov was born in 1920 in Russia and was brought to the USA by his parents three years later. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Columbia University. After a short spell in the army, he gained a doctorate and worked in academia and chemical research.Asimovs career as a science fiction writer began in 1939 with the short story Marooned Off Vesta. Thereafter he became a regular contributor to the leading SF magazines of the day. Asimov wrote hundreds of short stories and novels, including the iconic I, Robot and Foundation. He won the Hugo Award four times and the Nebula Award once.Apart from his world-famous science fiction, Asimov also wrote highly successful detective mystery stories, a four-volume History of North America, a two-volume Guide to the Bible, a biographical dictionary, encyclopedias, and textbooks, as well as two volumes of autobiography.Asimov died in 1992 at the age of 72. Review One of the classic presentations of the womb-city, metropolis as mother, which has haunted imaginations ever since… The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun are the best books Isaac Asimov ever wroteThe GuardianIsaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac AsimovCarl SaganAsimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fictionDaily TelegraphAsimovs career was one of the most formidable in science fictionThe Times Promotional The classic sci-fi novel Review Quote One of the classic presentations of the womb-city, metropolis as mother, which has haunted imaginations ever since... The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun are the best books Isaac Asimov ever wrote The Guardian Feature * Classic science fiction from one of the genres biggest names * 2018 will see reissues of Asimovs 4 robot novels - thrilling and thought-provoking detective stories set in a robotic future - and 3 books of robot short stories * All reissues will be designed to match the striking style of the 2016 Foundation reissues - perfect for new readers, dedicated fans and collectors alike Competition: rendezvous;with;rama;2001;children;heretics;of;dune;sequence;messiah;ringworld;starship;troopers;stranger;in;a;strange;land;the;moon;is;a;harsh;mistress;three-body;three;body;problem. frank;herbert;arthur;c;clarke;philip;k;dick;robert;a;heinlein;cixin;liu;larry;niven;ian;m;banks;william;gibson Details ISBN0008277761 Author Isaac Asimov Year 2018 ISBN-10 0008277761 ISBN-13 9780008277765 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1920 Media Book Pages 272 Series Robots DEWEY 813.54 Series Number 01 Language English Publication Date 2018-04-19 UK Release Date 2018-04-19 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007384860 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-03-04 NZ Release Date 2018-03-04 Imprint HarperVoyager We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145927882;

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