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I, Robot (Mass Market Paperback)

by Isaac Asimov (Author)
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In this collection, one of the great classics of science fiction, Asimov set out the principles of robot behavior that we know as the Three Laws of Robotics. Here are stories of robots gone mad, mind-reading robots, robots with a sense of humor, robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world, all told with Asimov's trademark dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction.


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I, ROBOT is an unabridged narration of Isaac Asimov's short story collection, often counted among his best work. The stories are connected by discussions between "robo-psychologist" Susan Calvin (the main character in most of the stories) and a reporter who is putting together a profile of her career. In Scott Brick's capable hands, this classic piece of science fiction glows anew. From stories of the first rudimentary robots to stories of robots complicated enough to need a robo-psychologist, Brick reads with the enthusiasm and clarity that places him among the best narrators in audio. S.D. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Remembering the late, great Isaac Asimov..., Oct 6 2006
By Mark Wakely (Lombard, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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Isaac Asimov was, of course, a mover and shaker not just in the field of science fiction, but as a science educator for the masses. His prodigious output of books and articles was one of the seven wonders of the modern world, yet it's a relatively small number of short stories and novels for which (I predict) he'll be remembered. Stories like "Nightfall," "Bicentennial Man," and of course his robot stories with their "three laws" will still be read and appreciated for years to come. By showing us how the three laws worked (or sometimes didn't) in these stories, he created a practical foundation for the future of robotics, and Carl Capek aside (who wrote one of the first robot stories, RUR, in 1921) Asimov is considered by many as the father of modern robotics. The Japanese in particular seem fascinated with robots and their potential, so it shouldn't be surprising that Honda named their sophisticated humanoid robot Asimo in his honor.

These stories do show the era in which they were written by the language, but the innovative theories behind them and the "why didn't I think of that?" reaction from readers remain.

-Mark Wakely, author of An Audience for Einstein
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5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Ellis's Review Has It Exactly Backwards, Jul 18 2004
By MICHAEL DARRISH (Acworth, GA United States) - See all my reviews
With all due respect to Michael Ellis's review warning people that the book in not like the movie, a noble gesture, no doubt meant to be helpful, and that they will be disappointed if they buy the book thinking that they will be similar, he has it exactly backwards.

The book was published in 1950, so the movie is not like the book. The movie states that it is "suggested by Isaac Asimov's book" and has some similarities. To learn more about this outstanding book of short stories, see a good Isaac Asimov oriented web site at http://www.asimovonline.com/.

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2.0 out of 5 stars NOT a novel, Jul 17 2004
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This is a collection of Asimov short stories written over the ten year period between 1940 & 1950, and then collected together, abridged, and given a thin narrative to tie them all together. Read "The Complete Robot" instead.
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1.0 out of 5 stars What's that I smell? It's the garbage that is I, Robot.
OK, for the life of me, I cannot understand how Asimov has come to be revered as a great of science fiction. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by jgk64

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Supposed to be the movie
The stories in this novel are incredible!! The reviews that try to compare it to the movie must be missing the fact that the movie was created 50 years after the book. Read more
Published on Jul 16 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Like the Movie
I, Robot is an interesting look at the philosphy and psychology of robots, but it is not really a novel. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by Michael J. Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic sci-fi by the master...
There are some gaps in my classic sci-fi background, and I filled one of them in today. I finished I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2004 by Thomas Duff

4.0 out of 5 stars Robot Review
I,Robot by Isaac Asimov is the first book in the Robot Series.

I have found that this book is almost always labeled as a collection of short stories about robots. Read more

Published on Jul 13 2004 by Jacob Gest

3.0 out of 5 stars A quick fun read
First off, allow me to issue three caveats. Written over 50 years ago, I, Robot is somewhat dated at times with its archaic technological references. Read more
Published on Jul 13 2004 by Chris Salzer

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it before you see the movie
I, Robot is actually a group on nine short stories that describe the early history of robots, as developed by the great Isaac Asimov via the guise of an interview with Dr. Read more
Published on Jul 12 2004 by PGMS

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and fascinating book!
But, then again, how could it not be considering it was written by a genius such as Isaac Asimov (who once confessed he was capable of writing TWO books at the same time!). Read more
Published on Jul 12 2004 by Kevin

5.0 out of 5 stars Robots must follow the rules...
Re-reading "I, Robot" before the movie comes out was a good idea, I'm glad I did. For me, reading Asimov if often a fond trip down memory lane. Read more
Published on Jul 10 2004 by Schtinky

5.0 out of 5 stars Asimov the philosophical predecessor to the Unabomber?
I am struck that Asimov comes to the exact same point as does Ted Kazinski in his Unabomber's Manifesto. Asimov just says it in a more entertaining way.
Published on Jul 10 2004 by B. Tuttle

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