In addition to his enormous body of published works of fiction and nonfiction, Isaac Asimov was a prolific correspondent. During his professional career he received more than 100,000 letters, 90,000 of which he answered. Lovingly compiled and edited by his younger brother, Stanley, this collection of Isaac Asimov's letters affords readers a rare glimpse into the life of one of America's most celebrated writers.
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Although I'm an Asimov fan, I was disappointed by this collection of letters selected and presented by his brother. As a writer of letters, Asimov was prolific but necessarily concise, and most of the examples in "Yours" are nothing more than straightforward two- or three-line replies to the mundane questions which any popular author is asked. The absence of the other side of the correspondence (in all but a very few cases), or even of the names of the correspondents, only adds to the laundry-list feel of the book. There are a some letters of interest (for example, those to Arthur C. Clarke), but they are too few and far between. Asimov's books were written to be read by the public - his letters evidently were not. If you really must have the complete Asimov library, buy this one last.
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I am only 1/4 of the way through this, and I am really enjoying it (to my surprise). Stanley Asimov did a great job pulling thousands of Isaac's letters together (from over many years), and editing them for presentation. This is a great book for any fan of Isaac's writing. You may not agree with every view he wrote in his many letters, but you will have a new found respect for his incredible work (in quality & quantity).
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Yours Isaac Asimov: A Lifetime of Letters is a collection of cards and letters written by the late author and scientist. Topics cover a wide variety of subjects including replies to fan mail, dealings with scientific and literary peers, views on religion and politics and personal notes to family and friends. Many letters also include humerous and often risque limericks. This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read. It is also an easy book to read in small doses (You know, for those hectic times when you want something to read but can only spare a few moments here and there). I came away from this book with the feeling that I had genuinely known Dr. Asimov while he was alive. Witty and thought-provoking with a down-to-earth nature that is rare among those with but half his level of success, even a non science fiction fan who has never read an Isaac Asimov novel can find a shared opinion or two in his letters.
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