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Asimov was born on this date. (Original Post)
Dyedinthewoolliberal
Jan 2023
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Pete Ross Junior
(404 posts)1. Always was a fan.
A feminist long before it was fashionable, BTW.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(26,727 posts)5. Sadly, in recent years a lot has come out about
how he was very inappropriate many times with women.
LetMyPeopleVote
(154,421 posts)2. Issac Asimov was a great writer
The Foundation novels were among my favorite books of all time
LetMyPeopleVote
(154,421 posts)3. For this thread
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)4. An interesting read -- "Astounding" by Alec Nevala-Lee
A nonfiction book covering the early years pre-1937, thru the early 1970's of sci-fi, focusing largely on John Campbell, Asimov, Heinlein and Hubbard and the story of their individual lives and interactions.
Basic LA
(2,047 posts)6. Thanks for that recommendation.
Sounds fascinating.