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Robot Visions (Hardcover)

by Isaac Asimov (Author) "I suppose I should start by telling you who I am ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 482 pages
Publisher: Roc (TRD) (April 4 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451450000
ISBN-13: 978-0451450005
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 3.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 704 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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NAL launches its new SF imprint, ROC, with a collection of 18 of Asimov's ( Foundation ) robot stories. The earliest tales here, written from 1940 to 1960, remain among the most-loved in the field, the best being "Little Lost Robot," about a robot who obeys an order to "get lost." "The Bicentennial Man" (1976) about one robot's desires and efforts to be first free, then equal, is the quintessential robot-as-man's-mirror story. The book concludes with brief essays offering companionable commentary on the history of robots in fiction, the Frankenstein complex, the origin of Asimov's famous Three Laws and the author's own surprise at the emergence of robots during his lifetime.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Launching Roc Books' new science fiction/fantasy line is this collection from the undisputed grandmaster".d capture the essence of an extraordinary life's work.er of a 1986 Oscar for his special effects for Cocoon--provides 15 line drawings. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of two great collections of Asimov's shorts, Dec 15 2003

By	Steven M. Balke Jr. (Ypsilanti, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Robot Visions (Paperback)

Robot Visions and Robot Dreams would not be complete without each other. Robot Visions is actually the better of the two, showing a little more variety in the stories and a little more creativity (as if you could imagine Isaac Asimov being anything but creative). If you like stories about robots, these are the stories that every other writer wishes they thought of first.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine collection, Sep 12 2003

By	John S. Ryan "Scott Ryan" (Silver Lake, OH) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Robot Visions (Paperback)

Like its companion _Robot Dreams_, this collection is in part an excuse to feature the haunting illustrations of Ralph McQuarrie and partly a well-chosen selection of the Good Doctor's short writings.

However, unlike _Robot Dreams_, this one really does concentrate on robots. It also includes a good chunk of Asimov's nonfiction on the subject -- and (unlike Heinlein) Asimov wrote very good nonfiction too.

Two things you should know before you buy this:

(1) It includes most of the contents of _I, Robot_, but not all -- and it also doesn't include the frame story (the interview with Susan Calvin). So even if you buy this, you'll still have to get _I, Robot_ if you don't already have it.

(2) It includes the robot stories that _aren't_ part of _I, Robot_ -- among them the very best Susan Calvin story, "Galley Slave".

At any rate, no Asimov fan will want to be without this one.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Acidic Susan Calvin, Aug 25 2000

By	M. A. Baehr (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robot Visions (Paperback)

I like Asimov generally, but Susan Calvin has got to be his worst protagonist -- she's arch, acerbic, narrow-minded, and rarely bearable in any form. Its a shame she figures in so much of his work. Even so, there are some good stories in this book, particularly 'The Bicentennial Man,' which manages to have scope and sustain a gentle, forlorn quality throughout.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This book is a great collection of Asimov's robot stories. Robot Visions was intended to be a companion to Robot Dreams. Read more

Published on May 18 2000 by Balerion

5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic view of robots in the future
Wonderful book! It is my most favorite book. His visions of the future are neither disparaging nor overly glossy. Read more

Published on Jan 18 2000 by vam13

4.0 out of 5 stars Isaac Asimov, the king of Science Fiction
This collection of short stories is great. All of the stories come alive. The 3 rules of robotics is very interesting to ponder. Read more

Published on Dec 22 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I'ts robotic, all right!
Including all of "I, Robot"'s stories, a whole new story and some other great sories (even features Daneel and Baley!), this is a great robot's collection. Read more

Published on Dec 10 1998 by shlamko@geocities.com