Book Group, Thursday 13th December: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

Jenny

<font face="Arial"><i style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>I, Robot</b></i><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> is a collection of nine </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction" title="Science fiction" style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: initial; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">science fiction</a><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_stories" title="Short stories" class="mw-redirect" style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: initial; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">short stories</a><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> by </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov" title="Isaac Asimov" style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: initial; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Isaac Asimov</a><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, first published</span><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> in 1950. </span><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> The stories can be read separately, but together they share a theme of the interaction of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human" title="Human" style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: initial; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">humans</a><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot" title="Robot" style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: initial; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">robots</a><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, and morality. </span></font><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Arial"><br></font></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><font face="Arial"><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Several copies are available across Haringey Libraries. To buy, the most widely available versions are ISBN: </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small;">978-0586025321 and ISBN: </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small;">978-0586025321. I am not certain that it is still in print but there are several second hand copies available through a well known online book retailer. </span></font></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small;"><font face="Arial"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"><font face="Arial">This is probably the book clubs first foray into science fiction and we welcome both new comers and old timers. As it is December we plan to have a bite to eat (venue TBC) but will meet on Thursday 13th December at 7:30pm. </font></span></div>

ChangN4N6

This is a great book, good choice Jen. Chang

sophie

Thanks Jenny, there are also some copies on Green Metropolis for £3.75: https://www.greenmetropolis.com/book.aspx?isbn=586025324 Being a horrible snob, I refused to get one with Will Smith on the cover so found a 1974 copy. Looking forward to it!

Angelab

Sorry been busy so haven't come to any book groups for awhile but will come on the 13th. Look forward to it.

Jenny

Hi Angela - it will be great to see you again. <div>Does anyone have suggestions for a venue or shall we stick with Old Dairy? We will need to book something soon if we want to eat as this is going to be a busy time for most places.</div>

Charlo

I'm very happy to stick with the Dairy.

Angelab

Yes Old Dairy would be good.

rainbow_carnage

@sophie - Thanks for the link to Green Metropolis. I've never bought from them before. Just found a book that's been on my Amazon wishlist for ages, for just £3.75.<br><br>I also refuse to buy books with film posters on their covers.<br>

Mirandola

I've just realised that I still remember the three laws of robotics. Oh dear.

sophie

I'd be happy with the Old Dairy, @Jenny do you want to book a table? If we ask for one of those booths then we can fit more/fewer people in as necessary I suppose... @rainbow_carnage It has an odd mix of stuff, I don't use it that much but now that Amazon is in the bad books it might come into its own... And the non-Will-Smith cover that did arrive was gorgeous.

Jenny

<P>I'll pop in on my way home from work and see what they have.</P> <P>Booth is a good idea. Aim high and hope 6 of us turn up! Will try for 7.30pm. </P>

Jenny

<span style="font-weight: normal;">Booked a booth at the </span><b>Old Dairy </b>for<b> 7.30pm next Thursday</b> (13 Dec).<div style="font-weight: normal;">This will seat up to 8 people (or robots).</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Would be fantastic to get a healthy turn-out, so even if you can only stop by for a short while come along!</div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Really looking forward to seeing everyone. </div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><br></div>

sophie

Looking forward to seeing you all later!

Angelab

Yes looking forward to seeing you all!

Jenny

Me too  <div><br></div>

Donna

I'm coming! I have read the book. I may be late as usual but I will be there I promise!