A discussion on Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov

📚 Vancouver Classic Sci-Fi Group Presents: Book Club Meetup – Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov
📅 Date: August 30th
📍 Location: Cafe Artigiano Hornby Vancouver

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The Empire strikes back—or does it?
Join us as we return to the universe of Hari Seldon, psychohistory, and interstellar politics with Foundation and Empire, the thrilling second installment in Isaac Asimov’s legendary Foundation series. If you thought the first book was a masterclass in predictive science fiction, the sequel raises the stakes with more danger, more intrigue, and one of Asimov’s most fascinating characters. Whether you're a Foundation veteran or reading this for the first time, you're in for a classic ride through the far future.

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What’s it all about?
Foundation and Empire continues the saga of the Foundation, a colony created at the edge of the galaxy to preserve knowledge during the inevitable fall of the Galactic Empire. As Seldon's Plan unfolds, the Foundation faces two unprecedented threats—one political, one deeply personal—that could unravel everything. Told in two parts, the novel explores how vast historical forces and individual actions collide in unpredictable ways.

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Discussion Topics:

• The evolution of Asimov’s worldbuilding from the first book
• The nature of power: political vs. psychological
• The role of individuals in shaping history—can one person derail the Seldon Plan?
• Asimov’s writing style: economy of language, pacing, and structure
• How does Foundation and Empire function as a sequel? Does it shift the tone, theme, or focus?

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Come speculate, analyze, and debate!
Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into one of the greatest sci-fi sequels ever written. New members always welcome! Bring your thoughts, your questions, and your curiosity.
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