Book description
Discover the Lost Masterpiece That Launched a Galactic Legend
Before Foundation. Before Robots. Before Asimov became a household name, he crafted this brilliant debut that introduced readers to humanity's farthest future.
Joseph Schwartz begins as an ordinary retiree in 1949 Chicago, but a freak accident catapults him centuries ahead to a time when Earth is nothing more than a radioactive backwater planet-despised by the galactic community and cursed with a death sentence for all its inhabitants at age sixty. At sixty-two, Schwartz has already outlived his welcome.
This isn't just science fiction-it's science fiction at its most audacious. Asimov weaves together time travel, galactic politics, and human resilience into a narrative that grips you from the first chapter. You'll experience the wonder of humanity scattered across two hundred million worlds, the horror of Earth's radioactive wastelands, and the ingenuity of one man caught between eras.
Critics hail this as Golden Age science fiction at its finest-a book that has inspired generations of readers and writers alike. Asimov's masterful storytelling combines hard science with compelling characters, creating a universe that feels both vast and intimately human.
The audiobook brings Schwartz's incredible journey to life with professional narration that captures every moment of wonder, tension, and discovery. Listen as Asimov's imagination unfolds, laying the groundwork for what would become his most celebrated works.
Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, this audiobook offers over fourteen hours of captivating storytelling. Don't miss the novel that started it all-where Asimov first proved he was destined to become one of science fiction's greatest visionaries.
Experience the book that generations have called their introduction to addictive science fiction. Your journey to the stars begins here.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience