Cyberpunk books

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A list of some of the most famous cyberpunk books

  1. Neuromancer by William Gibson: This groundbreaking novel introduced the genre of cyberpunk and follows a washed-up hacker on a dangerous mission in a dystopian future.

  2. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson: Set in a near-future America, this fast-paced novel combines virtual reality, linguistics, and corporate conspiracies in a thrilling cyberpunk adventure.

  3. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick: The basis for the film Blade Runner, this novel explores themes of identity and humanity in a world where androids are almost indistinguishable from humans.

  4. The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson: In a future dominated by nanotechnology, this novel tells the story of a young girl who receives a mysterious interactive book that alters her destiny.

  5. Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan: This noir-inspired cyberpunk detective story is set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, leading to questions of identity and morality.

  6. Count Zero by William Gibson: Part of Gibson's Sprawl Trilogy, this novel follows multiple interconnected characters as they navigate a world of high-tech corporate espionage and virtual reality.

  7. The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi: Set in a future Bangkok, this novel explores a world ravaged by climate change and features genetically engineered beings, corporate greed, and political intrigue.

  8. Virtual Light by William Gibson: Another entry in Gibson's Bridge Trilogy, this novel introduces a young bicycle courier who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving virtual reality and a coveted pair of sunglasses.

  9. The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner: Published in 1975, this early cyberpunk novel depicts a world where computer networks control society, and a lone hacker rebels against the system.

  10. Trouble and Her Friends by Melissa Scott: This novel focuses on the underground world of hackers and explores themes of identity, friendship, and the fight against corporate control in a virtual landscape.

These novels have made significant contributions to the cyberpunk genre and are highly regarded by fans and critics alike.