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Orico asked this question about Foundation (Foundation, #1):
How should I read this series.... start from Foundation #1 or read the later preludes first?
Ann Litz I recommend reading the original trilogy, then the preludes. I found
this order very satisfying:

Foundation
Foundation and Empire
Second Foundation
Prelude…moreI recommend reading the original trilogy, then the preludes. I found
this order very satisfying:

Foundation
Foundation and Empire
Second Foundation
Prelude to Foundation
Forward the Foundation

Don't even bother with "Foundation's Edge" or "Foundation and Earth" unless you like saying "WTF Asimov?!?!" a lot.(less)
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