Once in a great while a science fiction story is so visionary, yet so close to impending scientific developments that it becomes not only an accurate predictor, but itself the locus for new discoveries and development.
About the Author: Vernor Vinge has won five Hugo Awards, two of them in the Zones of Thought series: A Fire Upon the Deep and A Deepness in the Sky.
384 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction

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About the Book

"True Names, " the groundbreaking novella that invented the concept of cyberspace, is featured along with articles from other authors in a forum that explores the blossoming discoveries and groundbreaking applications on the Internet frontier.

Book Synopsis

Once in a great while a science fiction story is so visionary, yet so close to impending scientific developments that it becomes not only an accurate predictor, but itself the locus for new discoveries and development. True Names by Vernor Vinge, first published in 1981, is such a work.

Here is a feast of articles by computer scientists and journalists on the cutting edge of the field, writing about innovations and developments of the Internet, including, among others:

Danny Hillis: Founder of thinking machines and the first Disney Fellow.

Timothy C. May: former chief scientist at Intel--a major insider in the field of computers and technology.

Marvin Minsky: Cofounder of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab.

Chip Morningstar and F. Randall Farmer: Codevelopers of habitat, the first real computer interactive environment.

Mark Pesce: Cocreator of VRML and the author of the Playful World: How Technology Transforms Our Imagination.

Richard M. Stallman: Research affiliate with MIT; the founder of the Free Software Movement.

Review Quotes

"Many Net veterans cite True Names as a seminal influence that shaped their ideas about Net policy. It became a cult classic among hackers and presaged everything from Internet interactive games to Neuromancer." --Wired

About the Author

Vernor Vinge has won five Hugo Awards, two of them in the Zones of Thought series: A Fire Upon the Deep and A Deepness in the Sky. Known for his rigorous hard-science approach to his science fiction, he became an iconic figure among cybernetic scientists with the publication in 1981 of his novella "True Names," which is considered a seminal, visionary work of Internet fiction. His many books also include Marooned in Realtime, Rainbows End and The Peace War.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction

Publisher: Tor Books

Theme: Hard Science Fiction

Format: Paperback

Author: Vernor Vinge

Language: English

Street Date: December 14, 2001

TCIN: 90807385

UPC: 9780312862077

Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-2046

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the significance of 'True Names' in science fiction?

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A: 'True Names' is credited with inventing the concept of cyberspace and influencing future Internet developments.
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Q: What themes are explored in 'True Names'?

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A: The novella explores themes of cyberspace, technology, and the future of Internet interactions.
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Q: When was 'True Names' first published?

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A: 'True Names' was first published in 1981 and remains influential in science fiction literature.
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