Isaac Asimov: An Annotated Bibliography of the Asimov Collection at Boston University

by Scott E. Green

Overview

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) had a brilliant career as a scientist, teacher, and writer. Best known for his science fiction novels and stories, he also wrote poetry and nonfiction, and he prepared guides to the Bible, Shakespeare, and other literary works. His personal book collection is held in the Special Collections Department of the Mulgar Library at Boston University. This volume is a guide to the holdings of the Asimov collection there.

Included are annotated entries for books by Asimov along with books that he owned. Such books may have influenced him, for he thought them important enough to keep in his private library. The first half of the book includes works by Asimov, with chapters devoted to particular types of works. The second half includes entries for works that Asimov owned but did not write, with chapters arranged similarly. Entries in each chapter are listed alphabetically, with annotations discussing the significance of the works and the editions held by the library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313288968
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/26/1995
Series:	Bibliographies and Indexes in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror , #6
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

SCOTT E. GREEN is a freelance writer. His previous books include Contemporary Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry: A Resource Guide and Biographical Directory (Greenwood Press, 1989).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Asimov: A Brief Biographical Note
Introduction
Novels
Short Story Collections
Anthologies
Nonfiction
Poetry
Other Novels
Other Anthologies
Other Nonfiction
Other Poetry
Periodicals
Miscellaneous
Title Index
General Index

Editorial Reviews

Cites and describes the personal book collection and papers of American writer Asimov (1920-92), who is best known for his science fiction but spent much of his career popularizing science. The sections cover novels, short story collections, anthologies, nonfiction, poetry by Asimov and others, periodicals, and miscellaneous items. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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