Foundation Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Foundation books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan
Buy on Amazon1951
Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe
Buy on Amazon1952
Second Foundation
Buy on Amazon1953
Foundation's Edge
Buy on Amazon1982
Foundation and Earth
Buy on Amazon1986
Prelude to Foundation
Buy on Amazon1988
Forward the Foundation
Buy on Amazon1993
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Foundation series is publication order: 1. Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan (1951), 2. Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe (1952), 3. Second Foundation (1953), 4. Foundation's Edge (1982), 5. Foundation and Earth (1986), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Foundation series by Isaac Asimov contains 7 books. The series began in 1951 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Foundation series is written by Isaac Asimov. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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