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Count Zero.
by GIBSON, William
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd,, 1986. First edition, first impression, signed by the author on the title page. Count Zero was nominated for the Locus and British Science Fiction Awards in 1986, as well as the Hugo and Nebula awards for 1987. It is the second title in Gibson's cyberpunk Sprawl trilogy, composed of Neuromancer, Count Zero, and Mona Lisa Overdrive. Octavo. Original blue boards, spine lettered in gilt. With dust jacket. A fine copy in fine, unclipped jacket.
Synopsis
Count Zero is a science fiction novel written by William Gibson, originally published in 1986. It is the middle volume of the Sprawl trilogy, which includes Neuromancer, Count Zero, and Mona Lisa Overdrive, and is a prime example of the cyberpunk sub-genre. Count Zero was serialized by Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in the 1986 January (100th issue), February and March issues. The black and white story art was produced by J. K. Potter.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 168383
- Title
- Count Zero.
- Author
- GIBSON, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Victor Gollancz Ltd,
- Date Published
- 1986
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Peter Harrington
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About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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