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Quote by William Gibson

“I can see television much more easily than I can see features, because the economy and politics of making big, big features seems to me to be narrowing even from what it was.”

Quote by William Gibson

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William Gibson, born on March 17, 1948, is a renowned science fiction novelist from Canada. His works are known for their unique futurist style and profound insights into technological development, making him a representative figure in the cyberpunk literary genre. more

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