--- product_id: 9065314 title: "The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast" price: "€ 53.28" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/9065314-the-foundation-trilogy-adapted-by-bbc-radio-this-book-is store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast **Price:** € 53.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast - **How much does it cost?** € 53.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/9065314-the-foundation-trilogy-adapted-by-bbc-radio-this-book-is) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast [Asimov, Isaac] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast Review: The Basis of Modern Sci-Fi - Asimov is one of the best authors I have ever read. Part of his brilliance is the complete degree with which he creates a very real world for the reader. But another crucial part is that the people you read about are real people. Sometimes sci-fi can do silly things, like "and then he pulled out his super-gun and blew up the evil space-ship." Asimov never settled for silly or second rate endings. The endings feel real--the sci-fi element just adds another dimension to the tale. This book can be kind of a slow starter--especially if you've read any of Asimov's Lije Baley novels--but the depth of this book is entirely worth it. It also has a bit of a lull in the middle for some readers. Keep going. It ties up so well at the end, that you wonder why you ever doubted Asimov. The trilogy is best read as a trilogy. The books are good individually, but amazing all together. I almost feel like the trilogy would have been better divided into two books instead of three... but I'm not the brilliant writer here. Reading the Foundation Trilogy is also great because much of today's science fiction takes it's cues from this earlier work. The galactic empire of Star Wars is perhaps a darker reflection of the galactic empire of the Foundation trilogy. Star Trek also takes a number of cues from this series. Yet one of the way it differs is that there are no extra terrestrials in the universe of Foundation. This makes it an unusually intimate exploration of humanity. (Much in the way Firefly has no aliens.) All in all, if you like Science Fiction, you will love this book. If you like books that make you think about things from a different perspective, you will like this book. If you like books with unexpected plot twists, you will love the ending of the trilogy. If you like books that explore human nature, you will like this book. Review: Used but fine - Purchased a used copy and am very pleased! I loaned my first hardbound Foundation trilogy to a friend decades ago, but he passed on without returning it, so I had to replace it. This volume does that and more; it's better than my original copy, since it includes two more great Asimov novels in addition to the Foundation trilogy -- and at a very reasonable price! Now I just need to read it all again. :-) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,812,409 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26,717 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,501) | | Dimensions | 7 x 0.65 x 10 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1607962748 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1607962748 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Foundation | | Print length | 312 pages | | Publication date | August 30, 2010 | | Publisher | Snowball Publishing | ## Images ![The Foundation Trilogy (Adapted by BBC Radio) This book is a transcription of the radio broadcast - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71maDVNVx2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Basis of Modern Sci-Fi *by H***A on August 16, 2013* Asimov is one of the best authors I have ever read. Part of his brilliance is the complete degree with which he creates a very real world for the reader. But another crucial part is that the people you read about are real people. Sometimes sci-fi can do silly things, like "and then he pulled out his super-gun and blew up the evil space-ship." Asimov never settled for silly or second rate endings. The endings feel real--the sci-fi element just adds another dimension to the tale. This book can be kind of a slow starter--especially if you've read any of Asimov's Lije Baley novels--but the depth of this book is entirely worth it. It also has a bit of a lull in the middle for some readers. Keep going. It ties up so well at the end, that you wonder why you ever doubted Asimov. The trilogy is best read as a trilogy. The books are good individually, but amazing all together. I almost feel like the trilogy would have been better divided into two books instead of three... but I'm not the brilliant writer here. Reading the Foundation Trilogy is also great because much of today's science fiction takes it's cues from this earlier work. The galactic empire of Star Wars is perhaps a darker reflection of the galactic empire of the Foundation trilogy. Star Trek also takes a number of cues from this series. Yet one of the way it differs is that there are no extra terrestrials in the universe of Foundation. This makes it an unusually intimate exploration of humanity. (Much in the way Firefly has no aliens.) All in all, if you like Science Fiction, you will love this book. If you like books that make you think about things from a different perspective, you will like this book. If you like books with unexpected plot twists, you will love the ending of the trilogy. If you like books that explore human nature, you will like this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used but fine *by B***N on August 4, 2025* Purchased a used copy and am very pleased! I loaned my first hardbound Foundation trilogy to a friend decades ago, but he passed on without returning it, so I had to replace it. This volume does that and more; it's better than my original copy, since it includes two more great Asimov novels in addition to the Foundation trilogy -- and at a very reasonable price! Now I just need to read it all again. :-) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Everyman's edition, a Sci-Fi classic *by M***. on November 12, 2010* Isaac Asimov. The Foundation Trilogy. Everyman's Library. Those three ingredients are truly all that is necessary in this review. The contents of this volume and people's opinions concerning it are amply represented elsewhere and I will not labor unnecessarily over the Foundation trilogy. Many of us will call it a classic, some of us will not understand why others love it in quite the way that some of us do. The writing is crisp and sometimes sparse, frequently detailed, and always brimming with interesting ideas that not only make good science fiction subject matter, but are worth thinking about in our lives, our futures, and any abstract moments of free time we may have. The introduction by Dirda is not overly long, but it does provide some interesting information and context for the author and stories. The Everyman's Library chronology is useful as ever and if you are building your own home library with Everyman's editions or have at least a few Everyman's editions kicking around you will be familiar with them. More importantly the typeface used and the layout of the text itself is, as usual, top notch. Nice even ink exposure throughout. Finally, as with so many Everyman's editions this volume is case bound with cloth over the boards, has a half round spine, cream colored acid-free paper (that smells good), a ribbon, coordinated head and tail bands, and a sewn binding to ensure longevity. If you are pining for the Foundation Trilogy, this is the edition to purchase it in. If you would like to read it again, this is the edition for you. If your copies lack quality, are dying an acid death due to the ravages of time, or are simply unimpressive, than this is the edition for you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/9065314-the-foundation-trilogy-adapted-by-bbc-radio-this-book-is](https://www.desertcart.it/products/9065314-the-foundation-trilogy-adapted-by-bbc-radio-this-book-is) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*