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* CompositeCharacter: On page 222, [[WordOfGod Dr Asimov tells readers]] that Cleon II and General Bel Riose of "Literature/TheDeadHand" are mostly based on Justinian and Belisarius from sixth century Rome, but also had bits of Tiberius and Sejanus from first century Rome. These characters were chosen based on his interest in history, covered in "Part 8".
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* CompositeCharacter: On page 222, [[WordOfGod Dr Dr. Asimov tells readers]] readers that Cleon II and General Bel Riose of "Literature/TheDeadHand" are mostly based on Justinian and Belisarius from sixth century Rome, but also had bits of Tiberius and Sejanus from first century Rome. These characters were chosen based on his interest in history, covered in "Part 8".
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* {{Biography}}: This is the first autobiography published by Dr Asimov, and it focuses on his journey as a writer; his earliest attempts at storytelling, to his first few novels, to his most recent efforts as both a ScienceFiction writer, and a writer of [[NonFiction science fact]]. This novel takes its name from being the one hundredth book he published.
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* {{Biography}}: {{Autobiography}}: This is the first autobiography published by Dr Asimov, and it focuses on his journey as a writer; his earliest attempts at storytelling, to his first few novels, to his most recent efforts as both a ScienceFiction writer, and a writer of [[NonFiction science fact]]. This novel takes its name from being the one hundredth book he published.
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->FRANKLY, I never planned it this way. I never planned anything at all in my writing career. I don't even have an agent to do my planning for me. I just worked along, from day to day, as the spirit moved me, rather like the cheerful idiot I seem to be, and everything broke right.
-->--'''Introduction'''
Written by Creator/IsaacAsimov, this [[{{Anthology}} collection]]/{{Novel}} was first published in 1969 by Creator/HoughtonMifflin. In the introduction, Dr Asimov claims this book [[InspirationForTheWork came about from a luncheon with the publishers]]. The idea suggested by the representatives of Houghton Mifflin was to write essentially an [[{{Biography}} Autobiographical]] novel of his first 99 published books, with ''Opus 100'' being a hundred book celebration of his career.
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!!Works wholly reprinted by ''Opus 100''
[[index]]
* "Literature/TheLastQuestion" (1956)
* "Literature/TheFeelingOfPower" (1958)
* "Literature/ThiotimolineAndTheSpaceAge" (1960)
* "Literature/TwelvePointThreeSixNine" (1967)
* Two articles from "Literature/IsaacAsimovExplains" (1968)
* "Literature/OnPrediction" (1968)
* "Literature/AnUncompromisingView" (1969)
* "{{Literature/Dreamworld}}" (1955)
* "Literature/TheHolmesGinsbookDevice" (1968)
[[/index]]
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!!''Opus 100'' provides examples of:
* {{Biography}}: This is the first autobiography published by Dr Asimov, and it focuses on his journey as a writer; his earliest attempts at storytelling, to his first few novels, to his most recent efforts as both a ScienceFiction writer, and a writer of [[NonFiction science fact]]. This novel takes its name from being the one hundredth book he published.
* CompositeCharacter: On page 222, [[WordOfGod Dr Asimov tells readers]] that Cleon II and General Bel Riose of "Literature/TheDeadHand" are mostly based on Justinian and Belisarius from sixth century Rome, but also had bits of Tiberius and Sejanus from first century Rome. These characters were chosen based on his interest in history, covered in "Part 8".
* CompressedAdaptation: In addition to reprinting some of his shorter works, Dr Asimov also includes excerpts from about forty more works that were published within his first hundred books. Such segments range from a few sentences to most of a chapter.
* DeathOfTheAuthor: Dr Asimov [[InUniverse describes]] his introduction to this concept at the end of "Part 3. Mathematics"; when a German philosopher told him, "What makes you think, just because you wrote the story that you know anything at all about it?"
* {{Dedication}}: Dr Asimov dedicated this book "To Time and Circumstance, which have been kind to me."
* FramingDevice: This [[{{Biography}} Autobiography]] is also an excuse for Dr Asimov to reprint [[CompressedAdaptation excerpts]] from his books and columns, and a small [[{{Anthology}} collection]] of his short fiction. He breaks everything into eleven sections, talking about them in relative isolation, even when they overlap due to his eclectic nature.
* InCaseYouForgotWhoWroteIt: In "Part 4. Physics", Dr Asimov describes how, in his first hundred books, several publishers had decided to include "Asimov's" in the title.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: At the end of "Part 6. Biology", Dr Asimov describes when a radio talk show host had expected him to be an expert on brains because of his recent book, ''Literature/TheHumanBrain''. Asimov, however, refused, explaining that everything he knew (and more than he could remember) went into the book. The only thing he admitted to being an expert on? Sounding like an expert.
* LamePunReaction: Dr Asimov relates an anecdote where he suggested a baby name for his friends, Mr and Mrs Mamber. He told them that if they had a daughter, named "Rebekah", then she'd inevitably get the nickname "Ree", and become known as "Ree Mamber". According to Dr Asimov, they refused to associate with him for the rest of the night.
* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: Dr Asimov describes his relationship with publishers as wonderful, except for Creator/GnomePress. He was very happy when {{Creator/Doubleday}} obtained their publishing licenses and began reprinting the four books Gnome Press had owned. These four books were ''Literature/IRobot'' and ''Literature/TheFoundationTrilogy''.
* ScienceMarchesOn: The author grumbles about the tendency of scientists to get things wrong and updating their understanding. His problem is that it makes his well-researched stories appear to be ArtisticLicense.
* SeparatedByACommonLanguage: Dr Asimov, raised in America, describes his surprise to find that his book, ''Literature/QuickAndEasyMath'' had been changed by the British publisher to ''Quick and Easy Math'''s'''''.
* ShoutOut: As a description of his life to the point of publishing one hundred books, many popular PulpMagazine titles are mentioned for having inspired or published his work, as well as various other publishers and magazines he had been published in. Here are other titles and authors he mentions.
** When describing the occasion of choosing a pseudonym, Dr Asimov mentions hearing about Creator/CornellWoolrich writing as William Irish, inspiring him to choose the name Paul French.
** When describing how ''Literature/WellspringsOfLife'' became [[ScienceMarchesOn outdated]], he mentions its praise from ''Science'' magazine, where he was called "one of our natural wonders and national resources".
** The {{Literature/Talmud}} is mentioned as an influence in his approach to ethics, despite not being religious himself.
** ''Theatre/ManOfLaMancha'' is paraphrased, comparing himself to the title character as both change their direction based upon the whims of chance/fate.
** "Part 9" is dedicated entirely to Literature/TheBible, primarily featuring events surrounding the creation of ''Literature/AsimovsGuideToTheBible''.
** When discussing various titles, Dr Asimov mentions Creator/GeorgeBernardShaw's ''The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism''. He's concerned about [[SimilarlyNamedWorks naming his books too close to other people's books]], so being aware of what other people wrote is important to him, even if the books are otherwise unrelated.
** Dr Asimov mentions Creator/JamesDWatson's ''Literature/TheDoubleHelix'', explaining that his story, "Literature/TheHolmesGinsbookDevice", was a {{Satire}} of the book.
** When describing his dedication to planning his [[Literature/Opus200 next hundred books]], Dr Asimov expresses his admiration of Creator/CharlesDickens, who had been found dead while writing ''Literature/TheMysteryOfEdwinDrood''.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Starting on page 102, Dr Asimov begins sharing examples of when publishers had gotten his name wrong on the covers of his books, introduced because he had seen a British version of one of his books [[SeparatedByACommonLanguage change the title]] to ''Quick and Easy Maths''.
* SportsWidow: Dr Asimov describes being married to a writer as a fate worse than death because he is "physically home and mentally absent". This book was published while he was married to his first wife, Gertrude Blugerman, who disliked his decision to write. Creator/JanetJeppson would have a different opinion.
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-->--'''Introduction'''
Written by Creator/IsaacAsimov, this [[{{Anthology}} collection]]/{{Novel}} was first published in 1969 by Creator/HoughtonMifflin. In the introduction, Dr Asimov claims this book [[InspirationForTheWork came about from a luncheon with the publishers]]. The idea suggested by the representatives of Houghton Mifflin was to write essentially an [[{{Biography}} Autobiographical]] novel of his first 99 published books, with ''Opus 100'' being a hundred book celebration of his career.
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!!Works wholly reprinted by ''Opus 100''
[[index]]
* "Literature/TheLastQuestion" (1956)
* "Literature/TheFeelingOfPower" (1958)
* "Literature/ThiotimolineAndTheSpaceAge" (1960)
* "Literature/TwelvePointThreeSixNine" (1967)
* Two articles from "Literature/IsaacAsimovExplains" (1968)
* "Literature/OnPrediction" (1968)
* "Literature/AnUncompromisingView" (1969)
* "{{Literature/Dreamworld}}" (1955)
* "Literature/TheHolmesGinsbookDevice" (1968)
[[/index]]
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!!''Opus 100'' provides examples of:
* {{Biography}}: This is the first autobiography published by Dr Asimov, and it focuses on his journey as a writer; his earliest attempts at storytelling, to his first few novels, to his most recent efforts as both a ScienceFiction writer, and a writer of [[NonFiction science fact]]. This novel takes its name from being the one hundredth book he published.
* CompositeCharacter: On page 222, [[WordOfGod Dr Asimov tells readers]] that Cleon II and General Bel Riose of "Literature/TheDeadHand" are mostly based on Justinian and Belisarius from sixth century Rome, but also had bits of Tiberius and Sejanus from first century Rome. These characters were chosen based on his interest in history, covered in "Part 8".
* CompressedAdaptation: In addition to reprinting some of his shorter works, Dr Asimov also includes excerpts from about forty more works that were published within his first hundred books. Such segments range from a few sentences to most of a chapter.
* DeathOfTheAuthor: Dr Asimov [[InUniverse describes]] his introduction to this concept at the end of "Part 3. Mathematics"; when a German philosopher told him, "What makes you think, just because you wrote the story that you know anything at all about it?"
* {{Dedication}}: Dr Asimov dedicated this book "To Time and Circumstance, which have been kind to me."
* FramingDevice: This [[{{Biography}} Autobiography]] is also an excuse for Dr Asimov to reprint [[CompressedAdaptation excerpts]] from his books and columns, and a small [[{{Anthology}} collection]] of his short fiction. He breaks everything into eleven sections, talking about them in relative isolation, even when they overlap due to his eclectic nature.
* InCaseYouForgotWhoWroteIt: In "Part 4. Physics", Dr Asimov describes how, in his first hundred books, several publishers had decided to include "Asimov's" in the title.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: At the end of "Part 6. Biology", Dr Asimov describes when a radio talk show host had expected him to be an expert on brains because of his recent book, ''Literature/TheHumanBrain''. Asimov, however, refused, explaining that everything he knew (and more than he could remember) went into the book. The only thing he admitted to being an expert on? Sounding like an expert.
* LamePunReaction: Dr Asimov relates an anecdote where he suggested a baby name for his friends, Mr and Mrs Mamber. He told them that if they had a daughter, named "Rebekah", then she'd inevitably get the nickname "Ree", and become known as "Ree Mamber". According to Dr Asimov, they refused to associate with him for the rest of the night.
* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: Dr Asimov describes his relationship with publishers as wonderful, except for Creator/GnomePress. He was very happy when {{Creator/Doubleday}} obtained their publishing licenses and began reprinting the four books Gnome Press had owned. These four books were ''Literature/IRobot'' and ''Literature/TheFoundationTrilogy''.
* ScienceMarchesOn: The author grumbles about the tendency of scientists to get things wrong and updating their understanding. His problem is that it makes his well-researched stories appear to be ArtisticLicense.
* SeparatedByACommonLanguage: Dr Asimov, raised in America, describes his surprise to find that his book, ''Literature/QuickAndEasyMath'' had been changed by the British publisher to ''Quick and Easy Math'''s'''''.
* ShoutOut: As a description of his life to the point of publishing one hundred books, many popular PulpMagazine titles are mentioned for having inspired or published his work, as well as various other publishers and magazines he had been published in. Here are other titles and authors he mentions.
** When describing the occasion of choosing a pseudonym, Dr Asimov mentions hearing about Creator/CornellWoolrich writing as William Irish, inspiring him to choose the name Paul French.
** When describing how ''Literature/WellspringsOfLife'' became [[ScienceMarchesOn outdated]], he mentions its praise from ''Science'' magazine, where he was called "one of our natural wonders and national resources".
** The {{Literature/Talmud}} is mentioned as an influence in his approach to ethics, despite not being religious himself.
** ''Theatre/ManOfLaMancha'' is paraphrased, comparing himself to the title character as both change their direction based upon the whims of chance/fate.
** "Part 9" is dedicated entirely to Literature/TheBible, primarily featuring events surrounding the creation of ''Literature/AsimovsGuideToTheBible''.
** When discussing various titles, Dr Asimov mentions Creator/GeorgeBernardShaw's ''The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism''. He's concerned about [[SimilarlyNamedWorks naming his books too close to other people's books]], so being aware of what other people wrote is important to him, even if the books are otherwise unrelated.
** Dr Asimov mentions Creator/JamesDWatson's ''Literature/TheDoubleHelix'', explaining that his story, "Literature/TheHolmesGinsbookDevice", was a {{Satire}} of the book.
** When describing his dedication to planning his [[Literature/Opus200 next hundred books]], Dr Asimov expresses his admiration of Creator/CharlesDickens, who had been found dead while writing ''Literature/TheMysteryOfEdwinDrood''.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Starting on page 102, Dr Asimov begins sharing examples of when publishers had gotten his name wrong on the covers of his books, introduced because he had seen a British version of one of his books [[SeparatedByACommonLanguage change the title]] to ''Quick and Easy Maths''.
* SportsWidow: Dr Asimov describes being married to a writer as a fate worse than death because he is "physically home and mentally absent". This book was published while he was married to his first wife, Gertrude Blugerman, who disliked his decision to write. Creator/JanetJeppson would have a different opinion.
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