Gary Westfahl

William Gibson

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ISBN 13:
9780252079375
author:
Gary Westfahl
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Illinois Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
152mm X 229mm
Genre:
Biography ; Autobiography
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£21.98

Description

William Gibson: A Comprehensive Study of the Leading Figure in Cyberpunk. Gary Westfahl's in-depth examination of William Gibson's writing career and lasting influence on science fiction is a compelling account that delves into numerous aspects of Gibson's life and work. The book features extensive research, including previously unknown publications from Gibson's early years, such as articles, reviews, poems, cartoons, letters, and a collaborative story. Westfahl provides detailed analyses of Gibson's ten novels and nineteen short stories, as well as poems, articles, and introductions written for various books. The book also includes a new interview with Gibson, in which he discusses his correspondence with Fritz Leiber, his relationship with Susan Wood, his attitudes toward critics, and his impact on the field of science fiction. This comprehensive study offers a unique insight into the life and work of William Gibson, one of the most influential figures in cyberpunk.

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