"SOMEWHERE WE HAVE BODIES, VERY FAR AWAY": FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY WILLIAM GIBSON
GIBSON, William. Burning Chrome. New York: Arbor House, (1986). Octavo, original half blue cloth, original dust jacket. $600.
First edition of this short story collection from the author of Neuromancer, boldly signed by him on the title page.
"Ten short stories by one of the most innovative new voices to enter the science fiction field in decades… Several are award nominees. Many of the stories are set in the sleazy, cyberpunk future made famous in Gibson's novels" (Barron). The title story, "New Rose Hotel" and "Johnny Mnemonic" (basis for the 1995 film starring Keanu Reeves) are all directly connected to Gibson's Neuromancer trilogy. With an introduction by Bruce Sterling. Barron II-436.
Book in fine condition, dust jacket very nearly fine. A bright, fresh signed copy.