Who wrote the most books in history?
How old is Isaac Asimov?
72 years (1920–1992)
What is the most important book ever written?
Holy Bible: King James Version
Did Isaac Asimov speak Russian?
Early life. Asimov was born in Petrovichi, Russian SFSR, on an unknown date between October 4, 1919, and January 2, 1920, inclusive. Since his parents always spoke Yiddish and English with him, he never learned Russian, but he remained fluent in Yiddish as well as English.
Is Isaac Asimov still alive?
Deceased (1920–1992)
What subject has the most books written about it?
The American Civil War. The subject has well over 100,000 books, monographs and dissertations written about it. There is approximately one book or dissertation written about the subject for every 5 people that died in the war and there were a lot of people who died in that war.
In what country was I Asimov born?
Petrovichi, Russia
What did Isaac do to provide for his family during the Depression?
Isaac Asimov’s parents were immigrants who owned candy stores. His parents worked around the clock to keep the store open 19 hours a day, and it was a success that kept them afloat through the Great Depression. Throughout the ’30s, Judah Asimov purchased a series of confectionary shops in Brooklyn.
When stupidity is considered patriotism it is unsafe to be intelligent?
When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent. The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists. Man’s greatest asset is the unsettled mind.
Who is the most prolific author?
Ryoki Inoue
Who has the most books in the world?
L. Ron Hubbard
Is the Foundation series worth reading?
Worth the read? Definitely. My first Asimov book was an omnibus with the first three Foundation books, and I try to re-read them once every 1 or 2 years. I really like the short story structure of the first few books, makes it a good read if you are busy with life.
What did Isaac Asimov died of?
6 April 1992
How do I read Asimov Foundation Series?
Isaac Asimov suggested reading order:
- I, Robot.
- The Caves of Steel.
- The Naked Sun.
- The Robots of Dawn.
- Robots and Empire.
- The Stars, Like Dust.
- The Currents of Space.
- Pebble in the Sky.
Who is Isaac Asimov What is the most known for?
What is Isaac Asimov best known for? Isaac Asimov is best known for the Foundation series and robot stories. The Foundation stories were written between 1942 and 1949 and were collected as the Foundation trilogy: Foundation (1951), Foundation and Empire (1952), and Second Foundation (1953)..
What books are in the Foundation trilogy?
Foundation1942
Why do you think Asimov did not have female characters in foundation what purpose do you think is served by it?
When he started writing his own stories (1938 at age 18) he left women out, partly because of his distaste for useless characters, and partly because of his own inexperience with women. After he had more experience with women, and especially after he married in 1946 IIRC, Asimov put more women into his stories.
Which author has sold the most books ever?
List of best-selling fiction authors
| Author | Min. estimated sales | Number of books |
|---|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | 2 billion | 42 |
| Agatha Christie | 2 billion | 85 |
| Barbara Cartland | 500 million | 723 |
| Danielle Steel | 500 million | 179 |