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Asimov on Science Fiction

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Cover of the first UK edition, published by Grenada.

Asimov on Science Fiction (ISBN 0-586-05840-0) is a 1981 non-fiction work by American writer and scientist Isaac Asimov. It is a collection of short essays dealing with various aspects of science fiction. Many of the essays are (slightly edited versions of) editorials from Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.

Contents

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Asimov wrote forewords to the essays in order to bind the collection together and grouped them in the following sections:

  • Science Fiction in General
  • The Writing of Science Fiction
  • The Predictions of Science Fiction
  • The History of Science Fiction
  • Science Fiction Writers
  • Science Fiction Fans
  • Science Fiction Reviews
  • Science Fiction and I

Reception

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Dave Langford reviewed Asimov on Science Fiction for White Dwarf #47, and stated that "If you enjoy Asimov's good-humoured essay style, and don't mind bittiness and repetition, this is an interesting collection to dip into."[1]

Reviews

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References

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  1. ^ Langford, Dave (November 1983). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. No. 47. Games Workshop. p. 16.
  2. ^ "Title: Asimov on Science Fiction".