William Gibson (1948- )

• science fiction novelist
• born on March 17, 1948, in South Carolina
• received a B.A. from University of British Columbia
• considered the father of the Cyberpunk paradigm
• novel, "Neuromancer," won the three most prestigious awards in science fiction: the Hugo, Nebula and Phillip K. Dick awards.
• has also written text to accompany performances by performance artist Robert Lungo
• currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia
• Novels:
  • "Neuromancer" (1984)
  • "Count Zero" (1986)
  • "Mona Lisa Overdrive" (1988)
  • "The Difference Engine" (1990)
  • "Virtual Light" (with Bruce Sterling) (1993)
  • "Burning Chrome" (1994)
  • "Idoru" (1997)
• Screenplay
  • "Johnny Mnemonic" (1995)
• filmography
• Salon Interview
• More information

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