William Gibson

A Literary Companion

AvTom Henthorne

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-06-29
Mått:178 x 254 x 9 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:McFarland Literary Companions
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786461516

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Mer om författaren

The late Tom Henthorne was an associate professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies at Pace University and director of the American Studies program. He was the author of numerous articles on topics ranging from Cyberspace to Star Wars and wrote a book on Joseph Conrad’s early, postcolonial fiction.

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“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.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments deletevPrefaceIntroductionChronology of Gibson’s Life and WorksWilliam Gibson: A Literary CompanionGlossaryAppendix A: Timeline of Technological DevelopmentsAppendix B: Writing and Research TopicsBibliographyIndex