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Neuromancer

The groundbreaking cyberpunk thriller
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Neuromancer by William Gibson is a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, following the story of Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired for one last job to infiltrate a powerful artificial intelligence. Set in a dystopian future, the novel explores themes of technology, consciousness, and identity against a backdrop of corporate espionage and digital landscapes. The narrative combines gritty action with philosophical inquiries, offering a visionary glimpse into a world shaped by cyberspace and artificial intelligence.
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If you enjoy diving into a gritty cyberpunk world filled with complex characters and visionary tech, this sci-fi classic offers an intriguing look at a dystopian future where virtual reality and artificial intelligence collide. Perfect for fans of high-tech intrigue and suspenseful narratives with a noir edge.

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Neuromancer

The Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Award-winning novel that defined the Cyberpunk movement.

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The book that defined the cyberpunk movement, inspiring everything from The Matrix to Cyberpunk 2077.

The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel.

William Gibson revolutionised science fiction in his 1984 debut Neuromancer. The writer who gave us the matrix and coined the term 'cyberspace' produced a first novel that won the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Awards, and lit the fuse on the Cyberpunk movement.

More than three decades later, Gibson's text is as stylish as ever. His noir narrative still glitters like chrome in the shadows, and his depictions of the rise and abuse of corporate power look more prescient every day. Part thriller, part warning, Neuromancer is a timeless classic of modern science fiction and one of the 20th century's most potent and compelling visions of the future. His later work, The Peripheral, has been adapted into a series by Amazon Prime, starring Chloe Grace Moretz.

Readers are hooked on Neuromancer:

'Wow. This is a wild ride. If you liked Philip K. Dick's writing . . . if you liked Bladerunner, if you liked The Matrix . . . you will love Neuromancer' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Like nothing I have read before . . . Gibson's writing is poetry, not jargon . . . [it's] slick and jagged like a serrated knife . . . Yeah, I am a big, big fan . . . a unique, important and truly amazing reading experience' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Basically a futuristic crime caper. The main character is Case, a burnt-out hacker, a cyberthief . . . Challenging? Yes. But it's electrifying once you get it . . . Neuromancer is in me like a teabag, flavouring my life, and I can't imagine what it would be like if I hadn't pressed on' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'For me, it was a sci-fi thriller, two of my favourite genres rolled into one. I was grabbed immediately by the characters of Cole and Molly - especially Molly with her attitude, her mirror eyes and the blades under her fingernails . . . This is a very visual book and it was easy to start choosing who would play the roles in a movie' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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William Gibson's Neuromancer is celebrated as a groundbreaking work in science fiction. It's praised for its innovative narrative and fast-paced story, offering chilling and thought-provoking implications about technology and the future. Gibson is lauded for his unique sensitivity and style, likened to the Raymond Chandler of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473217386

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 320

About the Author

William Gibson was born in South Carolina in 1948. Educated in the USA, he emigrated to Canada in 1968 and retains dual nationality. Gibson began writing in 1977 and burst upon the literary world with his acclaimed first novel, NEUROMANCER, the book that launched the cyberpunk generation, and the first novel to win the holy trinity of science fiction, the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Awards. Although best known for his early cyberpunk novels, Gibson's work has continued to evolve over the ensuing years, always casting an astute critical eye on modern societal trends. In 1999 The Guardian praised him as 'probably the most important novelist of the past two decades'. His most recent books include ZERO HISTORY and THE PERIPHERAL.

William Gibson's website is www.williamgibsonbooks.com and you can follow him on Twitter at @greatdismal

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