Quotes and sayings from William Gibson

William Gibson is an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist, born on March 17, 1948, in Conway, South Carolina, U.S. He is widely credited with pioneering the science fiction subgenre known as cyberpunk. Gibson’s early works were noir, near-future stories that explored the effects of technology, cybernetics, and computer networks on humans. His debut novel, “Neuromancer” (1984), won the Nebula, Hugo, and Philip K. Dick awards. Gibson’s other notable works include “Count Zero,” “Mona Lisa Overdrive,” “The Difference Engine,” and “The Peripheral”.

Gibson’s work has been cited as influencing a variety of disciplines, including academia, design, film, literature, music, cyberculture, and technology. He has written more than 20 short stories and 12 critically acclaimed novels, contributed articles to several major publications, and collaborated extensively with performance artists, filmmakers, and musicians.