By Isaac Asimov
The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series.
THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future—to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years.
To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire—both scientists and scholars—and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation.
The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best—and worst—that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness.
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"When you spend enough time out by the observatory under a truly dark sky, staring at the band of the Milky Way, you can't help but wonder about our place in the galaxy. Isaac Asimov's Foundation takes that sense of cosmic scale and weaves it into an epic tale about the fragility of civilization and the vital importance of preserving human knowledge. It is a foundational text—pun entirely intended—for any sci-fi fan, and it captures the awe of imagining a galaxy teeming with history and possibility. This is one of those classic books that will forever change the way you look up at the stars."
