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In Joy Still Felt: The Autobiography, 1954-1978

by Isaac Asimov · 1980

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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.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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epic · 840 pages

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