Robots: 9th in the 'Isaac Asimov's World Of Science Fiction' series of books

Asimov, Isaac, Waugh, Charles G & Greenberg, Martin H (editors)

ISBN 10: 1854870416 / ISBN 13: 9781854870414

Published by Robinson Publishing, 1989

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© 1989: 9th in the 'Isaac Asimov's World Of Science Fiction' series of books: An anthology of 17 short stories edited by Isaac Asimov, Charles G Waugh & Martin H Greenberg. 1st printing of 1989 edition. With an introduction by Isaac Asimov:- Contents: The Tunnel Under The World by Frederik Pohl / Brother Robot by Harry Slesar / The Lifeboat Mutiny by Robert Sheckley / The Warm Space by David Brin / How-2 by Clifford D Simak / Too Robot To Marry by George H Smith / The Education Of Tigress McCardle / Sally by Isaac Asimov / Breakfast Of Champions by Thomas Easton / Sun Up by A A Jackson & Howard Waldrop / Second Variety by Philip K Dick / The Problem Was Lubrication by David R Bunch / First To Serve by Algis Budrys / Two_Handed Engine by Henry Kuttner & C L Moore / Though Dreamers Die by Lester del Rey / Soldier Boy by Michael Shaara / Farewell To The Master by Harry Bates:- Synopsis: Robots - sophisticated machines created by mankind to be their indispensable servants, or artificial demons of destruction? Here are amazing and dramatic short novels and stories by science fiction's bestselling authors:- (original cost £2.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Robots: 9th in the 'Isaac Asimov's World Of Science Fiction' series of books
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854870416
• ISBN 13: 9781854870414
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4½"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Jim Burns
• Edition: 1st UK Edition
• Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction

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Synopsis

This illustrated examination of the origins of robots traces their development from the first medieval clockwork figures to current models capable of performing tasks that range from welding car bodies to serving drinks

Synopsis

A collection of futuristic visions in which robots become the ally, heir, and enemy of humankind represents the works of noted science fiction writers--including Frederik Pohl, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, and Asimov himself.