Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was a prolific American writer and scientist, best known for his science fiction and nonfiction works. He wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Asimov's science fiction works are considered classics of the genre, including "Nightfall," which explores the consequences of a planet-wide blackout caused by a rare astronomical event. He is also known for his "Robot" series and "Foundation" series. His nonfiction works include popular science books on topics such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics. He was a professor of biochemistry at Boston University for over 20 years. Asimov was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and held honorary doctorates from several universities. He received numerous awards including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and induction into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
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