Scatterbrain
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction!
Larry Niven is the New York Times bestselling 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," while Publishers Weekly called it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised by Kirkus 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, Scatterbrain collects 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 upcoming Ringworld's Child and Rainbow Mars, as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. True to its title, Scatterbrain roams 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-or Scatterbrain-of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Larry Niven, winner of five Hugo Awards and one Nebula, presents Scatterbrain, his third collection (after N-Space and Playgrounds of the Mind) to showcase his versatile talent. Selections include novel excerpts, short fiction, collaborative stories and speculative articles on such subjects as Mars, the space station and autograph etiquette.
Customer Reviews
Meh
A couple of good shorts interspersed between ramblings and email snippets. Less than half of the book is truly readable material, but it is good readable material.