Foundation: The greatest science fiction series of all time, now a major series from Apple TV+: Book 1 (The Foundation Trilogy)

“Foundation” is the first book in Isaac Asimov’s acclaimed Foundation Trilogy, a cornerstone of science fiction literature. Originally published in 1951, this novel introduces readers to a future where the Galactic Empire is in decline, and a visionary mathematician, Hari Seldon, establishes the Foundation to preserve knowledge and guide humanity through the impending dark age.

Synopsis: Set in a future where the Galactic Empire has ruled for twelve thousand years, “Foundation” follows the efforts of Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian who predicts the Empire’s imminent fall. To mitigate the ensuing chaos, Seldon establishes the Foundation, a group dedicated to preserving knowledge and advancing science. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected stories, each highlighting the Foundation’s struggle to survive and expand amidst political intrigue, trade wars, and external threats.