Through the centuries, one thing remains constant: sci-fi writers with big dreams and bigger mugs of ale. From medieval taverns to 19th-century saloons, our ever-inebriated storytellers bemoan humanity's slow march toward the future they envision—whether it's the printing press, typewriters, or digital publishing. But when an inventor finally arrives with whiskey that doesn't work on sci-fi writers, it sparks a barroom rebellion so ridiculous Congress gets involved. Packed with wit, absurdity, and an undying hope for progress, this is the story of visionary minds who drink to the future...and complain about the present.