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“I started writing short fiction very briefly, as I imagine is the case for some novelists.”

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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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Source: Coming of Age in Samoa

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