by Isaac Asimov
First published 1989
Isaac Asimov opens his private library to share the robot tales that captivated him most. Working alongside anthologist Martin H. Greenberg, Asimov assembled this audio collection from stories that earned places on his personal shelves. Each selection receives Asimov's own spoken introduction, where he explains why these particular narratives about artificial beings caught his attention. The stories explore the complex relationships between humans and their mechanical creations, examining moments when programming meets unpredictable reality. Listeners hear both familiar voices in science fiction and newer authors whose robot stories impressed the genre's most celebrated practitioner. Asimov's personal commentary reveals his thoughts on how different writers approached the challenges of artificial intelligence and robotic consciousness. The collection represents one master's perspective on the stories that shaped and continue to influence robot fiction.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: artificial-sentience, found-family
Period: 20th-century
Audio Cassette · Dercum Pr Audio