Isaac Asimov, Robot Series (322 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Could a robot ever show true creativity? Is it wise to trust self-driving cars? Will robotic body parts transform human beings into machines? Will organic technology allow robots to become human?The Complete Robot combines the stories in I, Robot and The Rest of the Robots with many more found only in this collection including one of Asimovs masterpieces, the Hugo and Nebula award-winning novella The Bicentennial Man.Featuring Dr. Susan Calvin, Donovan and Powell, and the detective Elijah Baley, hero of the Robot novels, this is the ultimate collection of short stories from a genius of the genre. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES 231 pp. Englisch.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The first of Asimovs robot novels, chronicling the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Detective Elijah Baley invesitgates the murder of an offworlder in Spacetown. In the opinion of the Spacers, the murder is tied up with recent attempts to sabotage the Spacer-sponsored project of converting Earth to an integrated human/robot society on the model of the Outer Worlds. To search for the killer in the Citys vast caves of steel, Elijah is assigned a Spacer partner named R. Daneel. Thats Robot Daneel. And notwithstanding the celebrated Three Laws of Robotics, which should make such a murder impossible, R. Daneel is soon Elijahs prime suspect. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Bantam Spectra releases new editions of Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series to anticipate new interest in his work thanks to the Will Smith "I, Robot" movie.The second novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesTHE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THEAPPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATIONLed by its founding father, the psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and utilizing science andtechnology, the Foundation survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Now cleverness and courage may not be enough. For the Empire-the mightiest force in the Galaxy-is even more dangerous in its death throes. Even worse, a mysterious entity called the Mule has appeared with powers beyond anything humanly conceivable. Who-or what-is the Mule?And how is humanity to defend itself against this invulnerable avatar of annihilation?Filled with nail-biting suspense, nonstop action, and cutting-edge speculation, Foundation and Empire is the story of humanity's perpetual struggle against the darkness that forever threatens to overwhelm the light-and of how the courage of even a determined few can make all the difference in the universe. The Foundation, a colony of psychologists, battles for supreme power in the galaxy, while also struggling to preserve all the accumulated knowledge of humankind in The Foundation, a sanctuary created by Hari Seldon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -It is the story of the Galactic Empire, crumbling after twelve thousand years of rule. And it is the particular story of psycho-historian Hari Seldon, the only man who can see the horrors the future has in store: a dark age of ignorance, barbarism and violence that will last for thirty thousand years. Gathering together a band of courageous men and women, Seldon leads them to a hidden location at the edge of the galaxy where he hopes they can preserve human knowledge and wisdom against all who would destroy them. Asimov went on to add numerous sequels and prequels to the trilogy, building up what has become known as the Foundation series, but it is the original three books, first published in the Forties and Fifties, which remain the most powerful, imaginative and breathtaking. 607 pp. Englisch.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of the second book in the "Robot City" series. A paperback original. Number 08 stamped to base of the book. In Near Fine Condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of the first book in the "Robot City" series. A paperback original. In Fine Condition.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Bantam Spectra releases new editions of Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series to anticipate new interest in his work thanks to the Will Smith "I, Robot" movie.The first novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesTHE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THEAPPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION .Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American ReadFor 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.The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel 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. A band of psychologists, under the leadership of psychohistorian Hari Seldon, plant a colony to encourage art, science, and technology in the declining Galactic Empire and to preserve the accumulated knowledge of humankind. Reader's Guide available. Reissue. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimovs ROBOT series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. How could robots be used in a time of war? Could a robot be raised like a child? Could we allow them to have children of their own? Is there any human profession that could never be performed by a robotic replacement?In The Rest of the Robots, robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan return to investigate many more puzzling anomalies and catastrophic malfunctions.With characteristic wit, foresight and imagination, Asimovs stories uncover the practical and ethical issues humanity will encounter in a robotic future. Isaac Asimovs ROBOT series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. On the planet of Solaria, Spacers live in almost complete isolation, tended by robot servants and disgusted by the thought of human contact. And yet, one of their number has been beaten to death.Incapable of solving the crime, the authorities of the Outer Worlds seek help from Earth from renowned detective Elijah Baley.Partnered once again with the robot Daneel Olivaw, Baley travels to this strange new world and uncovers a plot that could change the relationship between humans and robots for ever. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. On Aurora, the first and greatest of the Spacer planets, Elijah Baley and R. Daneel Olivaw investigate yet another seemingly impossible crime this time, a roboticide.Someone has destroyed the positronic mind of R. Jander Panell, a humanoid twin to Daneel. His creator, the master roboticist Han Fastolfe, denies all involvement. So does Gladia Delmarre, the robots owner. And lover.Working in the heart of Spacer politics and civilisation, Baley and Daneel soon realise that their decisions will have profound consequences not only on relations between Earth and the Outer Worlds, but on mankinds place in the galaxy. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Very Good with no dust jacket; Previous owner's name. ; The Robot Novels; Mass Market PB; Vol. 3; 398 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. What happens when a robot begins to question its creators? What would be the consequences of creating a robot with a sense of humour? Or the ability to lie? How do we truly tell the difference between man and machine? In I, Robot, Asimov sets out the Three Laws of Robotics designed to protect humans from their robotic creations and pushes them to their limits and beyond. Following genius robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan, these short stories helped to transform artificial intelligence from a dream into a science and changed perceptions of robots for ever. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Pocket paper back. Cover art: Michael Whelan. Nominal edge/shelf wear. Robots series, book 6. SCIFI/SERIES.

Condition: GOOD. First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover. Fiedler and Mele explore his best known works including the Foundation trilogy and the robot books, traces the evolution of his career from a teenage contributor to the science fiction pulps to a mature novelist and discuss the reasons why he is not just the 20th century's premier science fiction writer, but also one of the most popular. A title in the Recognitions Series. Notes, bibliography, index. 122pp Ex-library with the usual markings, but overall good condition. A rather uncommon study, and it appears that most copies went to libraries - as this did.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. In the vast, domed cities of Earth, artificial intelligence is strictly controlled; in the distant Outer Worlds, colonists and robots live side by side.A Spacer ambassador is found dead and detective Elijah Baley is assigned to find the killer. But with relations between the two cultures in the balance, the Spacers insist that he work with a partner of their choosing a robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw.Baley has never seen a robot like Daneel before almost indistinguishable from a human and soon, though the Three Laws of Robotics should render the crime impossible, Baleys partner becomes his prime suspect. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Isaac Asimov's ROBOT series from the iconic collection I, ROBOT to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley's actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy.The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens the robots attack.Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics. Isaac Asimovs Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart.A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.The GuardianI, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimovs Robot series, forever changed the worlds perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the worldall told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimovs trademark. 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 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.With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant futurea future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.Tremendously exciting and entertaining . . . Asimov dramatizes an interesting question: How can we live with machines that, generation by generation, grow more intelligent than their creators and not eventually clash with our own invention?The Chicago Tribune 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 orders givein 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. With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov changed our perception of robots forever when he formulated the laws governing their behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot through a series of interlinked stories: from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-read robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asmiov's trademark. "From the Hardcover edition." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback: 7" x 4½". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Twentieth Century Fox (illustrator). 1996 Edition. © 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).

Condition: Bueno. : ROBOTS E IMPERIO ISAAC ASIMOV Editorial: PLAZA JANES Colecc Exitos Año de edición: 1986 Peso aprox: 402 grs. Nº páginas: 368 Tamaño aprox: 21 x 15,50 cm. Encuadernación: Rústica con solapas INDICE ROBOTS E IMPERIO Isaac Asimov Robots e imperio supone un sensacional hito en la gran galaxia de ciencia-ficción de Isaac Asimov. Esta novela no sólo constituye la sugestiva continuación del bestseller The Robots of Dawn, sino que enlaza ingeniosamente las tres series clásicas de este autor: Robot, Fundación e Imperio. Ésta es la obra que los seguidores de Asimov estaban esperando: un electrizante relato de intrigas y aventuras interestelares. En esta narración han transcurrido 200 años desde la muerte de Elijah Baley, el adorado héroe de la población terrestre. El futuro del Universo corre peligro. Aunque se han debilitado las fuerzas de los siniestros Spacers, el doctor Kelden Amadiro no ha olvidado ?nzperdo,nado- su humillante derrota a manos de Elijah; el ansia de venganza arde ahora en su corazón, y está más decidido que nunca a consumar la destrucción total del planeta Tierra. EAN: 9788401321696 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Lengua, lingüística y redacción|Aprendizaje y enseñanza de idiomas Título: Robots E Imperio Autor: Isaac Asimov Editorial: Plaza & Janés; Primera Edición (1 enero 1986) Idioma: ES Páginas: 368 Formato: Tapa blanda Peso: 505 Año de publicación: 1986.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good to Near Fine. First Edition Thus, Later Printing. Vintage paperback, Fawcett Crest M1921; the first novel in Asimov's classic science fiction-mystery series featuring New York City police detective Lije Baley and his partner R(robot) Daneel Olivaw; originally published in 1954; text is clean, tight, square in pictorial wrappers with minimal surface and edgewear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Pocket paper back. Nominal edge/shelf wear. Page edges sprayed yellow- nominal fade. Corner bumped. M1759. Original cover price 95 cents. Robots series, book 3. SCIFI/SERIES.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good Plus to Very Good. First Printing, First Edition Thus. Vintage paperback, Pyramid F-784; the first novel in Asimov's classic science fiction-mystery series featuring New York City police detective Lije Baley and his partner R(robot) Daneel Olivaw; cover art by Ralph Brillhart; First Printing of First Pyramid Edition; text is clean, tight, slight spine lean, age-tanned in white pictorial wrappers showing age-discoloration along edges and spine, minor surface and edgewear.