Is Bicentennial Man based on a book?

Common questions

Is Bicentennial Man based on a book?

Yes. Bicentennial Man is based on the works The Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov (1976) and The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg (1992).

Who wrote the book Bicentennial Man is based on?

The Bicentennial Man was written by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg and first published in 1976.

Is The Bicentennial Man part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Robot series series (4 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with I, Robot, book 1 of The Bicentennial Man. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.