The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov Avon, 1964 Paperback Box Set

Product Description:

Step into a future where one visionary’s grand plan might save humanity from centuries of darkness.

Plot Overview:

This box set brings together three thrilling novels—Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation—that form Isaac Asimov’s groundbreaking vision of a galactic empire on the brink of collapse.

• Foundation (1975 Edition): Meet Hari Seldon, a brilliant mathematician who predicts the Empire’s fall and creates a hidden Foundation to shorten the coming Dark Age.
• Foundation and Empire (1966 Edition): Experience the Foundation’s struggles against new threats, including a powerful mutant whose might dwarfs entire fleets.
• Second Foundation (1964 Edition): Explore the secretive Second Foundation, dedicated to safeguarding Seldon’s plan and eluding a mind-controlling tyrant known as the Mule. 
  

All three novels combine science, strategy, and human ambition, emphasizing how planning and foresight can reshape civilizations. The result is a masterwork that shaped the direction of modern science fiction.

Specifications:

Title: The Foundation Trilogy (Box Set)
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publication Dates: 1964–1975 (Various Editions)
Publisher: Avon
Format: Paperback, Three-Volume Collection

• Foundation (1975): 200 pages, ISBN-10: 0380009145
• Foundation and Empire (1966): 224 pages, ISBN-10: 0380007746
• Second Foundation (1964): 191 Pages, ISBN-10: 0380008238
  Dimensions: Books approx. 7 x 4 x 0.5 inches; Box Set approx. 7.5 x 5 x 3 inches
  Language: English
  Condition: The books are in good condition, and the box has minor scuffs. Please see the photos for details.

About the Author: Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov was an American author and biochemistry professor at Boston University. Known for his prodigious output—over 500 books—Asimov was a pillar of the science fiction genre. His influence spans popular science writing, short stories, and extensive commentary on the future of humanity.

Before You Plan the Future:

This trilogy isn’t just a set of stories—it’s a cornerstone of sci-fi literature. Ideal for both lifelong fans and newcomers, these novels invite you to imagine how strategy, foresight, and collaboration can guide a civilization from chaos to renewal.

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