"Neuromancer" is a science fiction novel by William Gibson, published in 1984. Often credited with popularizing the cyberpunk genre, the book follows Case, a washed-up computer hacker, as he navigates a dystopian, near-future world. He is offered a chance to restore his abilities in exchange for participating in a high-stakes heist orchestrated by a powerful artificial intelligence. The story delves into themes of technology, identity, and corporate power, set against a backdrop of societal decay and virtual reality. The novel is the first in Gibson's Sprawl trilogy, followed by Count Zero (1986) and Mona Lisa Overdrive (1988). The book has approximately 271 pages.
"Neuromancer" is the first novel to win the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award, a "triple crown" of science fiction accolades. It also received nominations for the BSFA Award. The novel's influence extends beyond literature, impacting film, visual arts, and gaming, and it has been described as the "quintessential cyberpunk novel". "Neuromancer" introduced key concepts like "cyberspace," shaping the way people thought about the internet. A TV series adaptation of "Neuromancer" is in production by Apple TV+ and is expected to be released sometime in 2026.
