I, Robot

5b Isaac Asimov. London: Grayson & Grayson, Ltd., 1952. First UK Edition. Notes I, Robot by Isaac Asimov is a groundbreaking collection of interconnected science fiction stories first published in 1950. The book explores the evolving relationship between humans and robots through nine stories, each framed by Dr. Susan Calvin, a robopsychologist at U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc. Central to the collection are Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics, which guide robot behavior and pose complex ethical dilemmas. Far from simple tales of machines gone rogue, the stories delve into themes of logic, morality, autonomy, and the unintended consequences of technological advancement. Asimov’s nuanced portrayal of robots helped shift science fiction from pulp adventure toward more sophisticated philosophical inquiry. The first UK edition of I, Robot was published in 1952 by Grayson & Grayson, two years after its American debut by Gnome Press. This edition marked the introduction of As