Quick Facts About Isaac Asimov
- Born
- January 2, 1920
- Died
- April 6, 1992
- Nationality
- Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
- Profession
- Non-fiction Writer
- Notable works
- Foundation
- Known for
- The Gods Themselves, I, Robot, The Bicentennial Man, The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science, Robot series
- Spouse
- Janet Asimov
About Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. He wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction. His work spans nine out of the ten categories of the Dewey decimal system.
Biography source:
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Awards & Honors
Nebula Award for Best Novel
Locus Award for Best Novel
Hugo Award
Hugo Award for Best Novel
Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
Ditmar Award
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Edward E. Smith Memorial Award
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Hugo Award for Best Related Work
Hugo Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Klumpke-Roberts Award
Cosmos 2000 Award
James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry
Locus Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award for Best Short Story
Humanist of the Year
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel
Retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette
Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story
Great Immigrants Award
Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series
Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection
