William Gibson Short Story Collections books in order

William Gibson's short story collection Burning Chrome (1986) gathers his most influential cyberpunk stories, including the story that coined the term 'cyberspace.'
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1 Burning Chrome 1986 William Gibson Buy

Burning Chrome (1986) is William Gibson’s only short story collection and contains much of his most significant shorter work. The title story, “Burning Chrome,” introduced the concept of “cyberspace” in 1982, two years before Neuromancer. The collection also includes “Johnny Mnemonic” (later adapted into a film) and other stories set in and around the Sprawl universe.

This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of cyberpunk. The stories are tight, stylish, and full of the ideas that Gibson would develop more fully in his novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Gibson Short Story Collections series?

There are one books in the William Gibson Short Story Collections series, published in 1986.

What is the first book in the William Gibson Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the William Gibson Short Story Collections series is Burning Chrome, published in 1986.

What stories are in Burning Chrome?

Burning Chrome (1986) collects Gibson’s most important short fiction, including ‘Johnny Mnemonic,’ ‘Burning Chrome,’ and ‘New Rose Hotel.’ Several of these stories are set in the same world as Neuromancer and helped define the cyberpunk genre.

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