I, Robot: A collection of short stories in the 'Robot' series of books

Asimov, Isaac

ISBN 10: 0586025324 / ISBN 13: 9780586025321

Published by HarperCollins / HarperVoyager

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© 1950: A collection of 9 short stories by Isaac Asimov in the 'Robot' series of books. Unknown publication date. 27th printing of 1996 edition:- Contents: Robbie / Runaround / Reason / Catch That Rabbit / Liar! / Little Lost Robot / Escape! / Evidence / The Evitable Conflict:- Synopsis: One man saw it coming. Isaac Asimov ushered in the Robot Age with these superbly entertaining linked stories centred around the brilliantly simple concept of the Three Laws of Robotics: 1) A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction allow a human being to come to harm: 2) A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law: 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law: These laws are meant to ensure mankind's supremacy - even when robots seem more human than people. But what if the three sacred laws can be contravened?:- (original cost £6.99). Seller Inventory # 20.018.00015

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Title: I, Robot: A collection of short stories in ...

Publisher: HarperCollins / HarperVoyager

Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4½"

Illustrator: Cover Art: Twentieth Century Fox

Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear

Edition: 1996 Edition

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Synopsis:

The classic collection of robot stories from the master of the genre. One of the Voyager Classics collection, now I, Robot is a major Fox movie starring Will Smith.

In these stories Isaac Asimov creates the Three Laws of Robotics and ushers in the Robot Age.

Earth is ruled by master-machines but the Three Laws of Robotics have been designed to ensure humans maintain the upper hand:

1) A robot may not injure a human being or allow a human being to come to harm
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

But what happens when a rogue robot’s idea of what is good for society contravenes the Three Laws?

Review:

‘An exciting science thriller...’
New York Times

‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age...It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’
Carl Sagan

‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’
Daily Telegraph

‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’
The Times