"A breath of fresh air . . . the vision is deeply imagined, very complete and controlled . . . Gibson is truly brilliant.
Author(s): William Gibson
224 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

Description

About the Book

Tautly written and suspenseful, "Burning Chrome" collects ten of Gibson's short stories with a Preface from Bruce Sterling, now available for the first time in trade paperback.

Book Synopsis

"A breath of fresh air . . . the vision is deeply imagined, very complete and controlled . . . Gibson is truly brilliant."--Washington Times magazine

From a true master of science fiction comes a cyberpunk collection of short stories that show how, no matter the length, Gibson is one of the greatest writers working today.

Known for his seminal science fiction novel Neuromancer, and for the acclaimed books Pattern Recognition, The Peripheral, and Agency, William Gibson is actually best when writing short fiction. Tautly written and suspenseful, Burning Chrome collects 10 short stories, including some written with Bruce Sterling, John Shirley, and Michael Swanwick, and with a preface from Bruce Sterling, now available for the first time in trade paperback. These brilliant, high-resolution stories show Gibson's characters and intensely realized worlds at their absolute best, from the chip-enhanced couriers of "Johnny Mnemonic" to the street-tech melancholy of "Burning Chrome."

From the Back Cover

Best-known for his seminal sf novel Neuromancer, William Gibson is actually best when writing short fiction. Tautly-written and suspenseful, Burning Chrome collects 10 of his best short stories with a preface from Bruce Sterling, now available for the first time in trade paperback. These brilliant, high-resolution stories show Gibson's characters and intensely-realized worlds at his absolute best, from the chip-enhanced couriers of "Johnny Mnemonic" to the street-tech melancholy of "Burning Chrome."

Review Quotes

"A genuine cultural phenomenon." - Publishers Weekly

"William Gibson is one of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working." - Boston Globe

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.32 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)

Weight: .37 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)

Publisher: Harper Voyager

Format: Paperback

Author: William Gibson

Language: English

Street Date: July 29, 2003

TCIN: 11398458

UPC: 9780060539825

Item Number (DPCI): 248-01-7981

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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