The Foundation Trilogy (3v.) - Isaac Asimov - Folio Society - New and Sealed

$ 124.61

Author: Isaac Asimov Country of Origin: United Kingdom Topic: Science Fiction Language: English Place of Publication: UK Special Attributes: Illustrated, Luxury Edition Illustrator: Alex Wells Binding: Fine Binding Subject: Literature & Fiction Publisher: Folio Society

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The Foundation Trilogy (3v.) - Isaac Asimov - Folio Society - New and Sealed. Why do empires rise and fall?. How is society best run?. Can history be predicted?. Drawing on contemporary politics, ancient history and mathematics, Isaac Asimov’s masterpiece explores the decline of the Galactic Empire; a civilisation that ruled nearly 25 million inhabited planets. Foundation Trilogy, The by Isaac Asimov. (3v.) Foundation 253pp. : Foundation and Empire 254pp. : Second Foundation 248pp. Colour illustrations by Alex Wells. Bound in 3/4 buckram with pictorial paper front. Pictorial slipcase 23.5x15.8x9.3cm Why do empires rise and fall? How is society best run? Can history be predicted? Isaac Asimov explores these fascinating ideas in a multi-layered, ingenious story that is as gripping today as when it was first published in 1942. Drawing on contemporary politics, ancient history and mathematics, Isaac Asimov’s masterpiece explores the decline of the Galactic Empire; a civilisation that ruled nearly 25 million inhabited planets. This unique three-volume edition is introduced by leading economist and Nobel Prize-winner Paul Krugman, while the 21 startling, futuristic artworks have been created by talented British illustrator Alex Wells, who also illustrated the sell-out Folio edition of I, Robot. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.