Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0061056383, Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first installment of The Second Foundation Trilogy, based on Isaac Asimov's famous Foundation series. Acclaimed hard science fiction writers Gregory Benford, David Brin, and Greg Bear will each produce a work for the trilogy. Benford kicks off exploring the beginnings of the Foundation itself and its creator, Hari Seldon. Seldon is working on a project to ease the inevitable collapse of the universe-spanning Empire and the Dark Ages that will ensue. But the current emperor has other plans, like appointing Seldon first minister and thus thrusting him into a world of political intrigues and assassination attempts that ultimately will bring him up against future history's greatest threat.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0061052434, Hardcover)

First in the stunning Second Foundation Trilogy

Hari Seldon has been nominated as First Minister by Emperor Clean. But as his appointment is being considered, Hari's simple life grows complex with bodyguards, assassination attempts, staff discord and the continuing public debate over artificial intelligence. As the friction over whether robots have souls heats up, two A.l.s, Joan of Arc and Voltaire, go rogue and flee. The chase is on.

A rousing adventure that combines intellectual debate with the ingenious possibilities of true science fiction, Foundation's Fear will bring Asimov's greatest creation back to a new and bestselling life.

Gregory Benford won the Neubla Award in 1980 for his novel Timescape.

"[Benford] brings out the complexities of a galactic empire that Asimov never filled out..the first book stands well on its own."

'Denver Post

"[Benford] took on the huge task of answering questions [raised in the original], and difficult as it may sound, he pulled it off with style..Rest assured, Asimov's work is in good hands."

'Craig E. Engler

Editor and Publisher

of Science Fiction Weekly

"A richly rewarding delight.Benford writes up to his usual high standard and excels in bringing Asimovian concepts.to vivid, visually compelling life."

'Publishers Weekly

(starred review)

"Intriguing and engrossing.[a] curious blend of reinventions and retrospective criticism."

'Kirkus Reviews

(starred review)

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0613135563, School & Library Binding)

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In a continuation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy, Hari Seldon has been thrust into the First Ministership of the Empire against his will and seeks to develop the science that will trans