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Beschreibung
From the visionary worlds created by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, to cinematic masterpieces by Ridley Scott and the Wachowskis, this book combines literature, film, philosophy, and art in an unprecedented exploration. It traces the genre's roots, global influences, and enduring appeal, unveiling how cyberpunk moved beyond fiction to become a lens through which we see our increasingly complex reality.

Far more than just an aesthetic, cyberpunk asks the hard questions: What makes us human in an era of artificial intelligence? How do we protect freedom when surveillance is everywhere? What happens when technology transforms our identities, relationships, and societies? With clarity, depth, and visual beauty, this book invites you on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of these questions, revealing why cyberpunk matters more today than ever before.
Overflowing with hundreds of vivid illustrations, conceptual artworks, and iconic scenes worldwide, Cyberpunk: Dystopian Futures is as much a visual treasure as it is an intellectual adventure. It celebrates the rebels, hackers, artists, and dreamers who continue to redefine how we envision the future, reminding us that the line between dystopian fiction and our lived reality has never been thinner.

Whether you're a longtime fan looking for deeper insights, a curious newcomer eager to explore cyberpunk's fascinating worlds, or simply someone captivated by how science fiction shapes our collective imagination, this book will transport, challenge, and inspire you.
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From the visionary worlds created by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, to cinematic masterpieces by Ridley Scott and the Wachowskis, this book combines literature, film, philosophy, and art in an unprecedented exploration. It traces the genre's roots, global influences, and enduring appeal, unveiling how cyberpunk moved beyond fiction to become a lens through which we see our increasingly complex reality.

Far more than just an aesthetic, cyberpunk asks the hard questions: What makes us human in an era of artificial intelligence? How do we protect freedom when surveillance is everywhere? What happens when technology transforms our identities, relationships, and societies? With clarity, depth, and visual beauty, this book invites you on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of these questions, revealing why cyberpunk matters more today than ever before.
Overflowing with hundreds of vivid illustrations, conceptual artworks, and iconic scenes worldwide, Cyberpunk: Dystopian Futures is as much a visual treasure as it is an intellectual adventure. It celebrates the rebels, hackers, artists, and dreamers who continue to redefine how we envision the future, reminding us that the line between dystopian fiction and our lived reality has never been thinner.

Whether you're a longtime fan looking for deeper insights, a curious newcomer eager to explore cyberpunk's fascinating worlds, or simply someone captivated by how science fiction shapes our collective imagination, this book will transport, challenge, and inspire you.
Plug in. Log on. The future is here.
Über den Autor
Ziggy Quinete is a writer, journalist, and founder of the Gargoyle Collective - a consortium of artists dedicated to preserving and reimagining the myths that shape human history. His ongoing series, The Encyclopedia of Gods and Deities, as well as his collection of Mythical Creatures, is an ambitious exploration of ancient gods, pantheons, deities, legendary beasts, spirits, and primal forces that haunt the world's oldest stories. From Norse giants to Roman chimeras, from global dragons to Celtic fae, Ziggy's work blends scholarly rigor with evocative storytelling and striking visual art, creating an immersive mythical compendium for readers, artists, and dreamers alike. Each volume is both a portal to the past and an invitation to rediscover the imagination that built civilizations.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Imagined History and Digital Futures
ISBN-13: 9786598718824
ISBN-10: 6598718821
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Quinete, Ziggy
Hersteller: Gargoyle Collective
Imagined History and Digital Futures
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 280 x 216 x 12 mm
Von/Mit: Ziggy Quinete
Erscheinungsdatum: 23.05.2025
Gewicht: 0,709 kg
Artikel-ID: 133528653