Is there an audiobook of Forward the Foundation?
by Isaac Asimov · science fiction
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by William Hope, running 15h 27m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of Forward the Foundation?
Yes. Forward the Foundation is available on Audible, narrated by William Hope, with a running time of about 15h 27m.
How long does it take to listen to Forward the Foundation?
The Audible edition runs 15h 27m.
Can I listen to Forward the Foundation without an Audible subscription?
Yes. AllReads reads a copy you already own — an EPUB or a PDF — aloud in a natural AI voice, highlighting each word as it is spoken. The voices run on your own OpenAI or xAI API key, so you pay the provider directly for what you generate rather than a monthly fee.
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