Isaac Asimov always celebrated January 2, 1920 as his birthday, even though the exact date was not technically known as a result of a combination of poor memories and lost records. ... He had published his first full novel in 1950, a book called Pebble in the Sky. ... In the 1950's Asimov also began his famed Foundation series, a series that would win the 1966 special Hugo award for most outstanding series of all time. ... Isaac Asimov's writing spanned a vast array of concepts, styles and themes. ... Many of the books Asimov wrote for adults have been widely enjoyed by younger read...

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