William Gibson

A Literary Companion

Tom Henthorne

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McFarland and Company
05 July 2011

Series: McFarland Literary Companions

William Gibson, author of the cyberpunk classic, Neuromancer (1984), is one today's most widely read science fiction writers. This companion is meant both for general readers and for scholars interested in Gibson's oeuvre. In addition to providing a literary and cultural context for works ranging from Gibson's first short story, ""Fragments of a Hologram Rose"" (1977), to his recent, bestselling novel, Zero History (2010), the companion offers commentary on Gibson's subjects, themes, and approaches. It also surveys existing scholarship on Gibson's work in an accessible way and provides an extensive bibliography to facilitate further study of William Gibson's writing, influence, and place in the history of science fiction and in literature as a whole.

By: Tom Henthorne
Imprint: McFarland and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 12
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780786461516
ISBN 10: 0786461519
Series: McFarland Literary Companions
Publication Date: 05 July 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletev Preface Introduction Chronology of Gibson’s Life and Works William Gibson: A Literary Companion Glossary Appendix A: Timeline of Technological Developments Appendix B: Writing and Research Topics Bibliography Index

Reviews for William Gibson: A Literary Companion

"""very well researched and written""--ARBA; ""excellent series of Literary Companions""--Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine; ""a one-stop-shop for biographical and bibliographical information, critical commentary, and pedagogical material relating to Gibson and his work. Henthorne has performed a valuable service by gathering so much information about William Gibson and his work into one place""--Science Fiction Studies."