Isaac Asimov
Portrait by Yousuf Karsh
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Isaac Asimov (1920 - 1992).
Writer, scientist; born in Petrovichi, Russia. He came to New York City at age three. A
Columbia Ph.D., he taught biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine after 1949. He
was an author, lecturer, and broadcaster of legendary prolificacy and astonishing range, but is
most admired as a popularizer of science (The Collapsing Universe (1977)) and a science fiction
writer (I, Robot (1950)), The Foundation Trilogy (1951--53)). He coined the term "robotics."
Print description. This high quality print was produced in Switzerland by Imprimerie Jean Genoud SA, Lausanne for one of Yousuf Karsh art books. The portrait, 8.5" x 10", is printed on thick paper sheet that measures 9.5" x 12". It is available in 11x14" mat.
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