Bücher von William Gibson

The Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Award-winning novel that defined the Cyberpunk movement.

Nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, COUNT ZERO is book two of William Gibson's groundbreaking Neuromancer Trilogy.

The Peripheral by William Gibson is a thrilling new novel about two intertwined futures, from the bestselling author of Neuromancer'Wild, richly satisfying . . . big-screen, popcorn-chewing thrills. What a glorious ride' GuardianIn the near future in a broken down rural America, Flynne Fisher scrapes a living as a gamer for rich players. One night, working a game set in a futuristic but puzzlingly empty London, she sees a death that's unnervingly vivid. Soon after she gets word that it isn't a game after all - the future she saw is all too real, she's the only witness to a murder and someone from that unreal tomorrow now wants her dead.The story of a young woman caught between two worlds, The Peripheral interweaves two futures - pre-apocalypse USA and post-apocalypse London - to tell a story which gets right to heart of the way we live now.'A tightly plotted, tautly paced novel that unfolds with the dream logic of a fairy tale' The Times Literary Supplement'Frightening plausible. Not just a unique and brilliantly talented SF novelist but a social and psychological visionary. A wonderful addition to a brilliant oeuvre' The Times'Superb . . . frantic with imagination' Ned Beauman, Observer'Fast-moving, accessible, instantly gripping, so laden with cliffhangers you become afraid he'll run out of cliffs' SFXAccording to the Guardian, in terms of influence Gibson is 'probably the most important novelist of the past two decades'. The Peripheral, which marks a return to the futurism of Neuromancer, will be adored by Gibson readers and will also appeal to fans of Ender's Game, Looper and Source Code.

The final volume of Hugo and Nebula Award-winner William Gibson's seminal Neuromancer Trilogy.

A collection of masterful short fiction from the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Award-winning author of NEUROMANCER.

'A visionary steam-powered heavy metal fantasy. Gibson and Sterling create a high-Victorian virtual reality of extraordinary richness and detail' Ridley Scott, creator of ALIEN

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

»Der Himmel über dem Hafen hatte die Farbe eines Fernsehers, der auf einen toten Kanal geschaltet war.«Mit der Neuromancer-Trilogie hat William Gibson die Science Fiction revolutioniert. Sein Debütroman "Neuromancer" gewann den Hugo-, den Nebula- und den Philip-K.-Dick-Award, die drei wichtigsten Preise des Genres. Zudem hat er nicht nur die Begriffe Matrix und Cyberspace geprägt, er hat ein ganzes Genre begründet: Cyberpunk.Das Netz ist allgegenwärtig, der Cyberspace zu einer zweiten Realität geworden, bestimmt von KIs und hart umkämpft von riesigen Firmenkomplexen, Hackern und Kriminellen. Ein Raum, der ungeahnte Möglichkeiten bietet, aber auch ein Ort, an dem das Gesetz des Stärkeren gilt und an dem Ethik und Moral längst überkommene Begriffe sind ...Nach einem fehlgeschlagenen Auftrag scheinen sich für den jungen Hacker Case die Träume erstmal erledigt zu haben. Sein Nervensystem ist beschädigt und der Zugang zum Cyberspace damit unmöglich. Aussichten auf Heilung scheint es erstmal keine zu geben, doch da kommt Case zu einem neuen Auftrag, einem, der das Blatt wenden soll. Die Frage ist nur, für wen ...

»In Neu-Delhi setzten sie auf Turner einen Killerhund an, der auf seine Pheromone und seine Haarfarbe programmiert war.«Computer Cowboys und Firmensöldner liefern sich im Namen von Megakonzernen unerbittliche Kämpfe, die sie oft genug mit ihrem Leben bezahlen. Doch als der Entwicklungsleiter von Maas Biolabs mitsamt seinen revolutionären Biochips zu Hosaka überlaufen will, ruft das Kräfte auf den Plan, die nicht nur menschlich sind ...In der Matrix des Cyberspace tobt ein gnadenloser Kampf um die Macht, geführt von riesigen Konzernen, für die Computer Cowboys ihren Verstand aufs Spiel setzen. Nach einem katastrophal schief gelaufenen Einsatz wird der Firmensöldner Turner nach Mexiko geschickt, um wieder auf die Beine zu kommen. Doch seine Erholungszeit findet ein abruptes Ende, denn sein Arbeitgeber, die Hosaka Corporation, reaktiviert ihn, für eine Mission die gefährlicher ist, als alle bisherigen. Er soll den Entwicklungsleiter von Maas Biolabs und die von ihm perfektionierten Biochips gegen alle Widerstände zu Hosaka bringen. Doch das erregt die Aufmerksamkeit gewisser skrupelloser Parteien und löst einen Krieg im Cyberspace aus, der die alte Ordnung auf den Kopf stellen wird.

A deadly scourge of humanity has unleashed himself upon the unsuspecting citizens of london, choosing women as his victims.He and an old enemy of sherlock holmes have come to victorian, london, which exists in one of many alternate universe worlds, seeking revenge. Soon, harry houdini will be facing one of them, his very soul at risk. Inside you'll read aboutYouthful beginningsFirst attempts at performingRomance for houdiniHardeenThe welsh brothers circus toursFirst fraudsters exposedBeginnings of stardomWerner graff and the houdini legendA brilliant showman, deeply interested in human psychology, and houdini's life and work reflect these many interested, and he must have known the cachet being born in america would give his act. More than a little daredevil, houdini performed feats never matched by any other person. Phineas taylor barnum's name has been associated with circus sideshows and freaks and jokes for more than a century, but the truth is that he was a great man and a visionary who shaped the country he loved so much.

Benjamin Hoadly, Bishop successively of Bangor, Hereford, Salisburyand Winchester, was the most controversial English churchman of the eighteenthcentury, and he has unjustly gained the reputation of a negligent and politicalbishop. His sermon on the nature of Christ's kingdom sparked the Bangoriancontroversy, which raged from 1717 to 1720 and generated hundreds of books,tracts and sermons, while his commitment to the Whigs and the cause oftoleration for Dissenters earned him the antagonism of many contemporary andlater churchmen.In this powerfully revisionist study, Hoadly emerges as a dedicatedand conscientious bishop with strong and progressive principles. His commitmentto the ideology of the Revolution of 1688 and to the comprehension ofDissenters into the Church of England are revealed as the principal motives forhis work as a preacher, author and bishop. Gibson also shows how Hoadly's stoutdefence of rationalism made him a contributor to the English Enlightenment,while his commitment to civil liberties made him a progenitor of the AmericanRevolution. Above all, however, the goal of reuniting of English Protestantsremained the heart of Hoadly's legacy.   

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Poems of Many Years and Many Places is a collection of poems written by William Gibson and published in 1881. The book includes a variety of poems that were written over a span of many years and in different locations. The poems cover a range of themes and subjects, including nature, love, death, and spirituality. Many of the poems are inspired by Gibson's travels and experiences in different parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. The language and style of the poems are reflective of the Victorian era, with a focus on form, structure, and traditional poetic techniques. Overall, Poems of Many Years and Many Places is a collection of thoughtful and reflective poems that offer insight into the mind and experiences of a 19th-century poet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

»Der Geist war das Abschiedsgeschenk ihres Vaters. Ein schwarz gewandeter Sekretär hatte es ihr in einer Abflughalle von Narita überreicht.«Die Megakonzerne streiten in der Matrix weiterhin um die neueste Technologie, doch im Hintergrund wird ein ganz anderes Spiel gespielt. Die KIs haben sich unbemerkt längst verselbstständigt und machen sie sich nun auf die Suche, nach der nächsten Stufe ihrer Existenz.Mona ist ein junges Mädchen mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einer unsicheren Zukunft. Als ihr Zuhälter sie an einen New Yorker Chirurgen verkauft, stellt das nicht nur ihr Leben auf den Kopf, über Nacht wird sie auch zu einer ganz anderen Person. Angie Mitchell ist eine Hollywood Sense/Net Berühmtheit mit einem sehr speziellen Talent. Und trotz aller Bemühungen ihrer Studio-Bosse sie im Dunkeln zu lassen, beginnt Angie sich zu erinnern. Bald schon wird sie herausfinden, wer sie wirklich ist ... und warum sie kein Deck braucht um in den Cyberspace einzutauchen. In der Matrix werden Pläne ins Rollen gebracht und Menschen wie Spielfiguren hin- und hergeschoben. Und hinter all dem lauert der Schatten der Yakuza, der mächtigen japanischen Unterwelt, deren Anführer Menschen und Ereignisse rücksichtslos für ihre eigenen Zwecke manipulieren. Denken sie zumindest ...

Hollis Henry bekommt einen neuen Auftrag. Gemeinsam mit einem Junkie soll sie ein Underground-Label ausspionieren. Es geht um vielmehr als einzigartig geschnittene Hosen im Militarylook: Für eine Ausschreibung der amerikanischen Armee soll ein Konkurrent ausgeschaltet werden. Am besten ist es, niemandem zu trauen, vor allemnicht seinem eigenen Auftraggeber.Es gibt wohl kaum einen Autor in unserer globalisierten Welt, der Verschwörungstheorien so spannend erzählt wie William Gibson. Mit»Systemneustart« setzt er einen furiosen Schlusspunkt unter diebeiden Vorgängerromane »Mustererkennung« und »Quellcode«.

"A breath of fresh air . . . the vision is deeply imagined, very complete and controlled . . . Gibson is truly brilliant."--Washington Times magazine From a true master of science fiction comes a collection of short stories that show how, no matter the length, Gibson is one of the greatest writers working today.Known for his seminal science fiction novel Neuromancer, and for the acclaimed books Pattern Recognition, The Peripheral, and Agency, William Gibson is actually best when writing short fiction. Tautly written and suspenseful, Burning Chrome collects 10 short stories, including some written with Bruce Sterling, John Shirley, and Michael Swanwick, and with a preface from Bruce Sterling, now available for the first time in trade paperback. These brilliant, high-resolution stories show Gibson's characters and intensely realized worlds at their absolute best, from the chip-enhanced couriers of "Johnny Mnemonic" to the street-tech melancholy of "Burning Chrome."

The first-draft Alien screenplay by William Gibson, the founder of cyberpunk, turned into a novel by Pat Cadigan, the Hugo Award-Winning "Queen of Cyberpunk."

NEW YORK TIMESbestseller *;2005: Welcome to NoCal and SoCal, the uneasy sister-states of what used to be California. The millennium has come and gone, leaving in its wake only stunned survivors. In Los Angeles, BerryRydell is a former armed-response rentacop now workingfor a bounty hunter. Chevette Washington is abicycle messenger turned pickpocket who impulsivelysnatches a pair of innocent-looking sunglasses. Butthese are no ordinary shades. What you can seethrough these high-tech specs can make you richorget you killed. Now Berry and Chevette are on therun, zeroing in on the digitalized heart ofDatAmerica, where pure information is the greatest high.And a mind can be a terrible thing to crash. . . .Praise for Virtual Light';Both exhilarating and terrifying . . . Although considered the master of 'cyberpunk' science fiction, William Gibson is also one fine suspense writer.'People';A stunner . . . A terrifically stylish burst of kick-butt imagination.'Entertainment Weekly';Convincing . . . frightening . . . Virtual Lightis written with a sense of craft, a sense of humor and a sense of the ultimate seriousness of the problems it explores.'Chicago Tribune';In the emerging pop culture of the information age, Gibson is the brightest star.'The San Diego Union-Tribune

';Pattern Recognitionis William Gibson's best book since he rewrote all the rules inNeuromancer.'Neil Gaiman, author ofAmerican Gods';One of the first authentic and vital novels of the 21st century.'The Washington Post Book WorldThe accolades and acclaim are endless for William Gibson's coast-to-coast bestseller. Set in the post-9/11 present, Pattern Recognition is the story of one woman's never-ending search for the now...Cayce Pollard is a new kind of propheta world-renowned ';coolhunter' who predicts the hottest trends. While in London to evaluate the redesign of a famous corporate logo, she's offered a different assignment: find the creator of the obscure, enigmatic video clips being uploaded to the internetfootage that is generating massive underground buzz worldwide. Still haunted by the memory of her missing fathera Cold War security guru who disappeared in downtown Manhattan on the morning of September 11, 2001Cayce is soon traveling through parallel universes of marketing, globalization, and terror, heading always for the still point where the three converge. From London to Tokyo to Moscow, she follows the implications of a secret as disturbingand compellingas the twenty-first century promises to be...