Forward the Foundation - Hardcover

A stunning testament to his creative genius. Forward The Foundation is a the saga's dramatic climax -- the story Asimov fans have been waiting for. An exciting tale of danger, intrigue, and suspense, Forward The Foundation brings to vivid life Asimov's best loved characters: hero Hari Seldon, who struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory to ensure the survival of humanity; Cleon II, the vain and crafty emperor of the Galactic Empire, doomed as the last scion of a fading dynasty; Eto Demerzel, the mysterious eminence grise of the palace, who wields the power of the throne and guards the fledgling Foundation; Dors Venabili, Seldon's devoted wife, whose life mission is to protect her husband-whatever the cost; and Wanda Seldon, Hari's stangely gifted granddaughter, whom he entrusts with this greatest creation -- the Second Foundation.

Isaac Asimov began his Foundation Series at the age of twenty-one, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. During his legendary career, Asimov penned pver 470 books on subjects ranging from science to Shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his award-winning science fiction sagas, which include the Robot, Empire, and Foundation series. Named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Asimov entertained and educated readers of all ages for close to five decasdes. He died, at age of seventy-two, in April 1992.
From the Paperback edition.