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 Destinys 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 Nivens 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 Nivens latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcoming Ringworlds 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 Nivens 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 fictions most fascinating thinkers.