Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) "Foundation Year Zero" (Forward the Foundation; 1993); the cover of the science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov. Plot: The Galactic Empire has come to a critical stage and Cleon I; the last emperor; is destined to lose control of the galaxy but know they are only Hari Seldon; creator of psychohistory; and Demerzel; the humanoid robot. This novel is part of the cycle of the Foundation written in the early fifties it was the prequel; was published shortly after the author's death and is considered his spiritual testament. (Original title Forward the Foundation) first edition in the original language in 1993; first translation into Italian: Urania n.1287; 1996.