An insightful, quicksilver romp through Brin's own mind. In the 20 essays, short stories, and little wonders in this book, David will take you from the worlds of Galileo Galilei and Jules Verne, through thoughtful explorations of Orwell and Tolkien, and on into tomorrows that just may happen.From the author "This special edition by NESFA Press contains nearly all of my stories that have appeared in magazines since Otherness, including Aficionado (which details the very beginnings of Uplift), plus a number of provocative essays. Also, several items never-before-seen, including a little tale about Galileo, written just for the occasion. This edition of Tomorrow Happens is unique, limited, and collectable!"CONTENTS:Introduction by Vernor VingeAficionadoProbing the Near FutureStones of SignificanceGo Ahead, Stand on My Shoulders!Reality CheckDo We Really Want Immortality?Paris Conquers All (with Gregory Benford)The Self-Preventing ProphecyFortitudeThe Future Keeps Surprising UsThe Diplomacy GuildGoodbye, Mir! (Sniff!)The Open-Ended Science Fiction StoryNews from 2025Seeking a New FulcrumA Professor at HarvardThe Robots and Foundation UniverseAn Ever-Reddening GlowWe Hobbits Are a Merry FolkThe Other Side of the Hill
