Scatterbrain

Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction! Larry Niven is theNew York Timesbestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. His previous collection,N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as "outstanding . . . hours of entertainment," whilePublishers Weeklycalled it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume,Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised byKirkus Reviews: "An abundance of Niven's curious yet disciplined inventiveness and his fun-filled knack for turning seemingly absurd notions into credible, absorbing fiction. Grand entertainment." Now, ten years later,Scatterbraincollects an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcomingRingworld's ChildandRainbow Mars, as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. True to its title,Scatterbrainroams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, featuring Niven's singular insights into everything from space stations to convention etiquette. So give yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain-orScatterbrain-of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.

Larry Niven is the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of the Ringworld series, along with many other science fiction masterpieces. His Beowulf's Children, co-authored with Jeery Pournelle and Steven Barnes was a New York Times bestseller. He lives in Chatsworth, California.