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In Joy Still Felt: The Autobiography, 1954-1978 (The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov #2)
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Isaac Asimov
The second volume in the autobiography of this prolific science fiction writer, who was also a child prodigy and a renowned professor. This recounts his career from his first book to his 200th, from early rejections to critical acclaim. Photographs, a catalog of his books by Asimov, title and name indexes.
Hardcover
,
1st
,
840 pages
Published
April 1st 1980
by Doubleday & Co. (Garden City, NY)
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To begin with, I think one has to be a serious Isaac Asimov fan in order to be willing to slog through over 1400 pages of his two part autobiography. This book, and the volume 1 companion, "In memory yet green" (which I read years ago), are definitely not for the faint of heart, or the casual reader.
Having said that, I really enjoyed this book. I have always enjoyed Isaac Asimov's writing style - both his Sci Fi stuff, as well as his non-fiction science writing. I'm also old enough to remember A ...more
Having said that, I really enjoyed this book. I have always enjoyed Isaac Asimov's writing style - both his Sci Fi stuff, as well as his non-fiction science writing. I'm also old enough to remember A ...more
Aug 31, 2010
Mary JL
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fnas of Asimov; Scienc Fiction; Biography
Recommended to Mary JL by:
I am a fan of this author.
Shelves:
history-biography
This is the second volume of Asimov's 2-volume autobiography. Asimov kept a diary for yearsnad the book is quite detailed--over 1,000 pages.
But as a man who make a living writing on muliple subjects--fiction and non-fiction--Asimov's skilled write and clear prose style makes this book read quickly.
Asimov is a great storyteller, and tells many interesting anecdotes and stories. Again, as in the first volume of his auto biography (In memory Yet Green), the subject is not just Asimov hosmelf.
There ...more
But as a man who make a living writing on muliple subjects--fiction and non-fiction--Asimov's skilled write and clear prose style makes this book read quickly.
Asimov is a great storyteller, and tells many interesting anecdotes and stories. Again, as in the first volume of his auto biography (In memory Yet Green), the subject is not just Asimov hosmelf.
There ...more
More about the life of writing's least humble workaholic.
Inevitably repetitive; yet, still endlessly fascinating.
Inevitably repetitive; yet, still endlessly fascinating.
FINISHED THIS HUGE BOOK. This book follows the equally gigantic tome IN MEMORY YET GREEN. Good titles. I'm skipping that one. In IN JOY STILL FELT, his descriptions of everyday events is fascinating somehow. I need to get my own copy after I take this back to the library. UPDATE: Got one really cheap cheap on ebay. It's the hardback with a plastic cover. Nice. Eleven bucks including postage.
I, ASIMOV is his third and smaller autobiography, and I'll read that next. Like I, ROBOT -- get it? Har.
I, ASIMOV is his third and smaller autobiography, and I'll read that next. Like I, ROBOT -- get it? Har.
I'm on about page 600 now. This book follows the equally gigantic tome IN MEMORY YET GREEN. Good titles. I'm skipping that one. In IN JOY STILL FELT, his descriptions of everyday events is fascinating somehow. I need to get my own copy after I take this back to the library.
I, ASIMOV is his third and smaller autobiography, and I'll read that next. Like I, ROBOT -- get it? Har.
I, ASIMOV is his third and smaller autobiography, and I'll read that next. Like I, ROBOT -- get it? Har.
Perhaps one of the most honest autobiographies I have ever read. Contains not only the accomplishments and self-praises but many of Asimov's weaknesses and foibles as well. It may seem too self-centered for many readers, but it can be very entertaining for those who appreciate his candor and sense of humor.
Asimov's autobiography is as much fun to reread as it was to read the first time. Unfortunately, reading it prompted me to spend way too much on Amazon getting other books of his.
The Good Doctor's autobiography of his life from the age of 34 thru 58, as told "in excruciating detail" according to The Good Doctor himself.
Interesting autobiography of master sci-fi writer Asimov. One of several and over 1000 pages
Nov 12, 2012
Alloy32881
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A wealth of information is contained within. I can't wait to read the other 2 books in the series.
Jun 22, 2015
Rose Ann
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5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Rose Ann by:
found on shelf at library
Shelves:
biography-autobiography
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i-love-that-man
4/11/2014 -- I am reading this for the 3rd time.
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Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
Professor Asimov is generally considered the most prolific writer of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine of the te ...more
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Professor Asimov is generally considered the most prolific writer of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine of the te ...more
