The Foundation Trilogy (Dramatized)

This trilogy has an unassailable place as one of the best, if not the very best series in science fiction. I would give five stars for the novels itself. However, this review is to make others aware that the fifth printing is missing two pages, and this problem is fixed in the sixth printing. As these are the only two versions I've seen, I cannot speak to the printings before 5th or after 6th (if there are any).The missing content happens on page 454, where the fifth printing cuts to the Fourth Interlude abruptly after the “you have eaten?” question. See photos for comparisons of the two editions.

This book is NOT the complete Foundation Trilogy, but the script for a BBC Radio broadcast. Do not order unless you specifically want the script of the broadcast. It is, of course, edited down to the bare bones.

Sorry - not the original 3 books series... I looked again at the website and it is listed that its not the original books but I didn't see it .Returning it cost more the the books so that sucks. I'll donate to Goodwill.

Good story but the crappy futuristic sound effects are super loud and painful to hear. I had to turn it up each time to hear the dialog and the. Turn it down when the transitional sound effects played between chapters because I would have lost my hearing or blown out my ear drums otherwise ( only slight exaggeration)

When I was in college I read the seven Foundation novels going to and from school and work on the subway. I have always wanted a complete soft or hardcover publication of the trilogy, but it was never available unless I wanted to order an over seas copy. While I wish it had a more fanciful cover, this hardcover edition appropriately has a photo of a young Asimov since this is a part of a library of hardcover books that celebrate many different authors and genres of fiction. Whether it is William Faukner or Saul Bellow, there is something for everyone. Asimov is in good company too. It is nice to see the Grandmaster of the genre celebrated as literature. I highly recommend picking up this classy edition if you do not already have the trilogy or if you want to start a library of great authors of American literature.

I really wanted to like these three books. However, I was shocked to see that the entire first book was terribly written and the second as well until the point where he switches to the ruins of Trantor. From that point, it became clear that Asimov was growing as a writer. I don't believe I have ever seen a more dramatic change in the quality of the writing as I saw here from books 1 -3.Interesting, but I must confess that this was no Heinlein. I was underwhelmed with Asimov and that is tragic as this is viewed as such a great series. I am feeling let down by this book. Just not that great.

I ordered the CD, expecting an audio file to listen on my commute to and from work. Package arrived with the crystal case cracked, I can't tell if it was broken by the seller or Amazon delivery, that always throws packages. Back to the CD, I inserted the CD into the radio, and nothing...I let it play about 10 minutes, and nothing. I tried to fast forward and nothing. Finally, I inserted it into the DISK drive of my computer, and discovered that they were just files that needed to be converted in order to play. I cannot say if this is a fake or not, but certainly, not a BBC product...BEWARE, if you are looking for an audio CD.

Foundation is a science-fiction universe created by Isaac Asimov. The Galactic Empire is vast and powerful but also decaying. This decline is predicted by Hari Seldon and his mathematical models. In response to the decline, a project to save knowledge "The Foundation", gains Imperial attention. There are also events not covered by the models, like the rise of the Mule, a mutant human being. Ideas about how societies, industries, and cultures rise and fall are here, though one can also read the novels just for entertainment. The plot, characters, scenes, and meaning in Foundation make it one of the classics. Great for high school students or older readers. Foundation has been successful as audiobooks.

Justifiably considered one of the seminal works of science fiction, despite its age and being overtaken by technology in many areas it remains an essential book for any science fiction fan. However, this book should not exist simply within the sci-fi genre and is a book that can be read and enjoyed by anybody who likes a good story.The book is about the decline of a great galactic empire as predicted by Harri Seldon and the science of psychohistory. To reduce the interregnum of anarchy and barbarism which will follow the fall of the empire from 30,000 years to 1,000 years Seldon arranges for two Foundations to be established at opposite sides of the galaxy. The books (although this is a combined volume, it is a trilogy) follow the development of the Foundation established on the planet Terminus at the edge of the galaxy. Ostensibly set up to preserve knowledge by producing a great encyclopaedia the real purpose of the Foundation is to form the nucleus of a new empire.The story is a collection of short episodes, and the characters come and go through the book(s). As the Foundation grows it changes in character and the book is as much about growth pains and the evolution of nations as it is about the trials they face. The story was famously inspired by the decline and fall of the Roman Empire and the work of Gibbon, even the name of the last great Imperial General who fights the Foundation, Bel Riose is obviously derived from Belisarius (a great General of the late Roman Empire). The characters don't develop the depth of characters in most other books since most of them only appear in a single episode, but they are all interesting and engaging. Later in his life Asimov expanded the original trilogy with prequels and sequels and tied the Foundation arc into his Robot stories but for me the original trilogy remains the best.As with many science fiction books what was once considered fantastical futurism has been over taken by technology to a degree and the many aspects do feel dated however the story carries the reader along and remains wonderfully engaging and enjoyable. The Everyman's Library edition is beautifully produced, with sharp printing on high quality paper which is superbly bound. The quality really belies the modest price and shames the majority of full price hardback books from other publishers, given that you can buy this version for less than the cost of the three books in paper back form it is a no brainer to get this version. Very highly recommended, 5*.

I discovered Asimov as a young adult, he wrote in a different way to other authors, but this drew the reader in to the action within the book. I was hooked!I chose this Triple-Book as it contained in sequence the 3 books about the Foundation, all of which I had read before when I was perhaps 23! Was it worth the purchase? Hell yes, but it has taken me 16 months to pick it up and read after purchase, I have the lockdown of COVID-19 to thank for that.

Initially I found the size of the font a bit small, would have preferred it to be slightly larger - I guess that would have meant more pages and therefore a somewhat unwieldy sized book - it is a trilogy after all. Once I got used to it it was absolutely fine.Quality product, smart understated cover AND integrated book mark sewn into the spine. Really useful, and done well, haven't seen that in a long time.

I like the Everyman editions as they are well constructed, attractive (when displayed I remove the dust cover and when reading I leave it on. They are also very good value for what you get. This was a revisiting for me of this Asimov seminal trilogy and I vary much enjoyed it.

I have not used this company before so thought I would give it a go. The book arrived as promised and I was surprised when I opened the package as the book (a hardback) appears to be brand new or as good as. Excellent value, prompt service and great quality. My first choice for all future book. Highly recommended.