"Old-fashioned" | |
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Short story by Isaac Asimov | |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Science fiction |
Publication | |
Published in | Bell Telephone Magazine |
Publisher | American Telephone and Telegraph Company |
Media type | Magazine |
Publication date | February 1976 |
"Old-fashioned" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. The story was written at the request of Kim Armstrong, editor of Bell Telephone Magazine, with the stipulation that it be 3,000 words and center on a problem in communications.[1] The author claimed that he had thought up a plot line before lunch with the editor was over.[1] The story was duly written and published in February 1976. It was illustrated by Gerald McConnell in comic book style.