Description: SNOW CRASH: A NOVEL - SIGNED Author: Stephenson, Neal Title: SNOW CRASH: A NOVEL - SIGNED Publication: New York: Del Rey, 2022 Edition: 30th Anniversary Edition Description: 30th Anniversary edition of this key cyberpunk title, newly re-designed, with a 2pp foreword by Stephenson, and printing 19pp of previously unpublished script material in the end matter, explaining how Snow Crash came into existence. "An outrageous combination of cyberpunk tropes, sophisticated linguistics theory, and postmodernist satire, Snow Crash is set in a near-future America where government has broken down and just about everything is done by franchise. The main character, Hiro Protagonist, a.k.a. the Deliverator, is a genius hacker and samurai warrior, but he makes his living delivering pizzas for the Mafia. When a deadly disease, the snow crash virus, begins to take out hackers and threatens virtual reality itself, Hiro is the man to tame it" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder II-1077). Nominated for both the British Science Fiction Association Award and Arthur C. Clarke Award. First Printing. Octavo (24cm); purple and navy blue paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine, and decorative elements embossed onto front cover; pictorial endpapers; dustjacket; viii,[3],4-565,[3]pp. Signed by the author opposite the title page. Fine in a Fine, unclipped dustjacket (priced $40.00). Seller ID: 7178 Subject: Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 275 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Stephenson, Neal
Publisher: Del Rey
Year Printed: 2022
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English
