Although another joke book like and ostensibly a sequel to isaac asimovs. A lifetime collection of favorite jokes, anecdotes, and limericks with copious notes on how to tell them and why by isaac asimov. It was originally written by science fiction author, isaac asimov. But, really, isaac asimov and humor is a strange combination so i didnt know what to expect. More than 700 favorite jokes, limericks, and anecdotes. More than 700 jokes, limericks, and anecdotes by isaac asimov 1993, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. It consists of how you should save the book isaac asimovs treasury of humor. All about isaac asimovs treasury of humor by isaac asimov. He is considered to be one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. Jokester henry goodman reads isaac asimovs scifi tale investigating where humans get their sense of humour where does mans sense of humour come from and what would the human race do without it. Asimovs family emigrated to the united states when he was a toddler, and he became a naturalized american citizen in 1928. The title of this book is isaac asimovs treasury of humor and it was written by isaac asimov. Recently, i was talking with some friends about authors voices, how there are some authors whose voices i hear whenever i read something theyve written.
Here are more than 700 of isaac asimov s favorite jokes, clever. Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of 21, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. Stan kegel tells us, this pun has been circulating aound the internet in various versions. The jokes are dated the book was published in the early 70s and his explanations of why a particular joke is funny are overly long and tedious. In 1984, he released isaac asimov s limericks for children, which were, presumably, clean. Read the dirty and scientific limericks that isaac asimov wrote. I had the distinct honor of attending dinner with dr. Isaac asimov books list of books by author isaac asimov. It was published by mariner books and has a total of 450 pages in the book. Born isaak yudovich ozimov in russia in about 1920, isaac asimov is well known for his science fiction and popular science books. Isaac asimov s treasury of humor is a book of 640 jokes, anecdotes, and limericks, complete with notes on how to tell them isaac asimov was one of the most prolific writers in the past century, known for his many science fiction and nonfiction works. This collection of isaac asimovs favorite jokes, with his explanations of how to tell them with greatest success, is an indispensable howto guide to humor for both professional and amateur speakers and general readers.
This is a book of wonderful jokes by isaac asimov the man who could write on any subject. On a related note, i found a copy of asimovs joke book once. Some 640 jokesfrom ribald to shaggy dogs to putdown puns. All things considered, i bought asimovs favorite book, and the last book he knew was printed, this one. An old one from isaac asimov as is well known, in this thirtieth century of ours, space travel is fearfully dull and timeconsuming. My friend was impressed that i had listened to him when he talked about his interest in asimov and he had neither book. Both of asimovs most famous series foundation and i, robot had been developed into films. Congratulations on the new library, because it isnt just a library. In search of diversion, many crew members defy the quarantine restrictions and pick up pets from the various habitable worlds they explore. Schmidt, having come into a great deal of money, was in a position to pamper his whims, and he had a really giant one. I write about the future of science, technology, and culture. I was critical of isaacs decision to base all of his fiction in a single sf universe.
Here are more than 700 of isaac asimovs favorite jokes, clever. He went on to publish more lecherous limericks, still more lecherous limericks, asimovs sherlockian limericks, limericks. A lifetime collection of favorite jokes, anecdotes, and limericks with copious notes on how to tell them and why 1991 youll better appreciate asimov after reading this. As is well known, in this thirtieth century of ours, space travel is fearfully dull and timeconsuming. Not all of asimov s limericks consisted of sex jokes, however. His guide series is one of his scholarly contributions to the worlds understanding of literature. I admit i read through this book to see what it was about.
He goes into detail about how to tell jokes to best effect, and exactly what construction makes different types of jokes funny. Isaac asimov used the song give my regards to broadway to form an elaborate story pun in his short story death of a foy. Well, i love isaac asimov, but this book is a little lame. In 1984, he released isaac asimovs limericks for children, which were, presumably, clean. From asimovs annotated gilbert and sullivan, to isaac asimovs book of facts and isaac asimovs treasury of humor, he was celebrated as much for his success and.
Isaac asimovs treasury of humor by isaac asimov goodreads. Isaac asimovs treasury of humor is a book of 640 jokes, anecdotes, and limericks, complete with notes on how to tell them. Here are more than 700 of isaac asimovs favorite jokes, cleverest limericks and funniest stories. An asimov pun tarzans tripes forever, and other feghoots. I shared some jokes with my daughter and she laughed whoa. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and. Isaac asimov uncyclopedia, the contentfree encyclopedia. Isaac asimov is one of my alltime favorite writers. More than 700 jokes, limericks, and anecdotes asimov, isaac on. It meant he had to reconcile two incompatible facts. Read the dirty and scientific limericks that isaac asimov. Isaac asimovs book of facts 1992 isaac asimovs treasury of humor. All his life he had wanted to lead an orchestra in selections from wagner. In his most prolific periods, asimov wrote more than a book a month.
To millions of readers the world over isaac asimov is familiar as a prolific and erudite. A lifetime collection of favorite jokes, anecdotes, and limericks with copious notes on how to tell them is kind of obtaining encounter effortlessly. Isaac asimov, the prolific writer of fiction, fact, science fiction, science fact, and whatever else he was thinking about at any given moment, was born into a looselyaffiliated robot family in the summer of 1812 asimovs childhood was exceedingly miserable, because other robots and their robot dogs and little robot brothers and sisters always laughed like hell and made fun of him. In fact, he invented the word limericist to describe himself. He also wrote mysteries, fantasy, and works on shakespeare, mathematics, and the bible. Unnumbered titles appear roughly in the order they were written. Still, the people who write the books are just guessing. The numbering was provided by asimov except for a few marked with an asterisk. Written by asimov to escape the misery of an enforced vacation compounded by the fact that asimovs first marriage was in the process of collapsing, the book has an awful lot of funny, funny jokes on all kinds of subjects. Some 640 jokes from ribald to shaggy dogs to putdown punswill delight readers and listeners alike. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Heres a list of isaac asimovs book titles, arranged by categories in the same fashion as in his autobiographies.
Isaac asimovs treasury of humor by isaac asimov librarything. Hence, the reason why i thought of jokes when i think of asimov more on isaac asimov. These are the questions at the heart of an unnerving tale of the future from visionary sciencefiction writer isaac asimov, author of i, robot. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Isaac asimov, the prolific and perennially bestselling author, is most famous for his. Includes 640 of the authors favorite jokes, anecdotes, and puns, together with suggestions on how to tell them, plus an offering of personal anecdotes. Order of isaac asimov books isaac asimov 19201992 was an american author of hard science fiction and popular science books in addition to being a professor at boston university.
But, really, isaac asimov and humor is a strange combination so i didnt know what to. Houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, 1979. To list isaac asimovs honors, as to list his books, would be excessive. This collection of isaac asimov s favorite jokes, with his explanations of how to tell them with greatest success, is an indispensable howto guide to humor for both professional and amateur speakers and general readers. During his legendary career, asimov penned over 400 books on subjects ranging from science to shakespeare to history, though he was most loved for his awardwinning science fiction sagas. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a. Quotations by isaac asimov, american scientist, born january 2, 1920. A lifetime collection of favourite jokes, anecdotes and limericks with copious notes on how to tell them and why by isaac asimov overview first published in 1972. For isaac asimov on his 100th birthday the forward. This is a delightful and very funny book which id strongly recommend. More than 700 favorite jokes, limericks, and anecdotes harpercollins 1992. I, robot by isaac asimov full audiobook summary and plot twist.
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