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“This continent is littered coast to coast with people who were compelled to study business administration when they should have been painting murals or practicing the fiddle or digging a truck garden, and finally got their chance when it was twenty years too late to lead them anywhere.”

Quote by John Brunner

Work

The Shockwave Rider

In this seminal work of cyberpunk fiction, the author envisions a future where advanced computer networks shape the world. The story follows a protagonist who navigates this digital landscape, encountering both the promise and peril of technological advancement. more

Author

John Brunner
John Brunner

John Brunner, born on September 24, 1934, was a renowned science fiction author from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex futuristic settings, having a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more

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