The Foundation Trilogy, Asimov, BCE, 2004

From Amazon: The original trilogy of Isaac Asimov’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series, illustrated by Michael Whelan. THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved series 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. Collected in one volume, Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation form the celebrated original trilogy that started it all. One of the most influential in the history of science fiction, the Foundation series is celebrated for its unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. Here, Asimov has written a timely and timeless saga 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.”

THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY by Isaac Asimov Deluxe Hardcover Edition Brand NEW

FOUNDATIONFor twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. Only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future – a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare. To preserve knowledge and save humanity, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. FOUNDATION AND EMPIRELed by its founding father, the great psychohistorian Hari Seldon, the Foundation has survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Yet now it must face the Empire – still the mightiest force in the Galaxy. When an ambitious general determined to restore the Empire’s glory turns the vast Imperial fleet toward the Foundation, the only hope for the small planet of scholars and scientists lies in the prophecies of Hari Seldon. SECOND FOUNDATIONThe unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky – so they plan to destroy it. The universe, that is. Now only five individuals can avert Armageddon: mildmannered Arthur Dent and his stalwart crew. Publisher: Random HousePublish Date: November 2020Pages: 748Dimension: 9.5″x6.2″x1.8″Weight: 3 lb