Asimov
Isaac, 1920–92, U.S. science and science-fiction writer, born in Russia.
Contemporary Examples
Asimov told me that I have to look 50,000 years into the future.
Is Paris Hilton Killing Science? Nash Landesman April 14, 2009
noun
Isaac. 1920–92, US writer and biochemist, born in Russia. His science-fiction works include Foundation Trilogy (1951–53; sequel 1982) and the collection of stories I, Robot (1950)
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