Neuromancer
by GIBSON, William
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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About This Item
GIBSON, William. Neuromancer. West Bloomfield, MI: Phantasia Press, 1986. Octavo, 6.5 x 9.25 in. 231 pages. First Limited Special Edition. In a fine, stunning, pictorial dust jacket, wrapped in mylar. Limited to 1200 copies. Fine condition.
This exemplary copy of "Neuromancer" is a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, penned by the acclaimed author William Gibson. The novel paints a dystopian future rife with artificial intelligence and cybernetics, probing into the intricacies of identity, consciousness, and the ethical facets of high-velocity technology. Gibson's mastery in creating this future world went as far as to coin the term 'cyberspace', an idea that continues to pervade our understanding of the Internet.
From a cultural standpoint, "Neuromancer" has left an indelible mark on the realm of science fiction and popular culture at large. As one of the groundbreaking novels in the cyberpunk genre, its influence stretches into the portrayal of the Internet and virtual realities in literary and cinematic works. The novel's exploration of human interaction with technology and AI remains a pivotal reference point in these discussions.
This specific copy is a first limited special edition from Phantasia Press, a rarity that is well-preserved and presents no significant signs of wear or damage. Enclosed in an eye-catching pictorial dust jacket, protected by a mylar cover, this edition exemplifies fine book condition.
Appealing to a wide audience, this edition of "Neuromancer" would particularly captivate science fiction enthusiasts, specifically those engrossed in the cyberpunk subgenre. Additionally, its value extends to collectors seeking important limited editions, as well as devoted fans of Gibson's thought-provoking work.
Synopsis
Neuromancer is a 1984 novel by William Gibson, notable for being the most famous early cyberpunk novel and winner of the science-fiction "triple crown"—the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Hugo Award. It was Gibson's first novel and the beginning of the Sprawl trilogy. The novel tells the story of a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to work on the ultimate hack.
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- Bookseller
- CS Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20231107001
- Title
- Neuromancer
- Author
- GIBSON, William
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Phantasia Press
- Place of Publication
- West Bloomfield, MI
- Date Published
- 1986
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Fine
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- Octavo
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