{"product_id":"9780765330055","title":"Stars and Gods : A Collection of Fact, Fiction \u0026 Wit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStars and Gods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Larry Niven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Niven is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. One of his previous collections, \u003ci\u003eN-Space\u003c\/i\u003e, was lauded by the \u003ci\u003eHouston Post\u003c\/i\u003e as \"Outstanding . . . hours of entertainment,\" while \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called it \"A must for science fiction fans.\" A follow-up volume, \u003ci\u003ePlaygrounds of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, was praised by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e as \"Grand Entertainment.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNiven returns with the sequel to his most recent collection, \u003ci\u003eScatterbrain\u003c\/i\u003e, which gathers an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from his most recent novels, including \u003ci\u003eRingworld's Child\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as short stories, non-fiction, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. \u003ci\u003eStars and Gods \u003c\/i\u003eroams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, from space stations to conventional etiquette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A writer of supreme talent.” —Tom Clancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of our finest . . . Jams ideas for several novels into each one he creates.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The premier hard SF writer of the day.” —\u003ci\u003eBaltimore Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As eclectic a volume as Niven has ever issued. Niven started writing during the original era of the sense of wonder; now he is readably, vigorously advancing into a new one.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Scatterbrain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780765330055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40637338648782,"sku":"9780765330055","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_b86b0a00-16ff-4e3c-b45f-0bad899c88de.jpg?v=1639014843","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780765330055","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}