These are books are available at our special bookshelf for Background, Support, Of Interest at Powell’s Books - the incomparable physical and web-based bookstore here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Head to this link to visit.
These volumes aren’t necessarily only about the future. They’re historical, philosophical, or have a specific bearing on forecasting. I think you’ll find them all well-written and thought-provoking.
"What I really appreciated about the seminar was the extensive reading list. No, I'm not going to read everything you recommended but I think it's really useful and I'll definitely move beyond that one-book-a-year threshhold that you mentioned at the IMS session."
Manager Attendee from Target Corporation Institute for Management Studies Seminar, January, 2008