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.

Introduction: Where Do I Get My Crazy Ideas?	p. 11
Destiny's Road	p. 21
The Ringworld Throne	p. 30
The Woman in Del Ray Crater	p. 42
Loki	p. 79
Procrustes	p. 87
Mars: Who Needs It?	p. 133
How to Save Civilization and Save a Little Money	p. 137
The Burning City	p. 141
Saturn's Race	p. 151
Ice and Mirrors	p. 177
Discussion with Brenda Cooper Re: "Ice and Mirrors"	p. 216
Smut Talk	p. 243
Telepresence	p. 254
Learning to Love the Space Station	p. 257
Autograph Etiquette	p. 261
Tabletop Fusion	p. 264
Collaboration	p. 270
Intercon Trip Report	p. 276
Handicap	p. 282
Did the Moon Move for You Too?	p. 286
Hugo Award Anecdotes	p. 287
Introduction to Pete Hamilton Story "Watching Trees Grow"	p. 289
Introductory Material for Man-Kzin Wars II	p. 293
Canon for the Man-Kzin Wars	p. 297
Epilogue: What I Tell Librarians	p. 302
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