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“It was one of those nights, I quickly decided, when you slip into an alternate continuum, a city that looks exactly like the one where you live, except for the peculiar difference that it contains not one person you love or know or have even spoken to before.”

Quote by William Gibson

Work

Burning Chrome

Burning Chrome is a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, featuring a protagonist navigating a world dominated by advanced technology and corporate control. The story delves into themes of surveillance, privacy, and the human condition amidst a backdrop of high-tech crime and corporate espionage. more

Author

William Gibson
William Gibson

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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