Face in the crowd by smashmethod1

History of Cyberpunk - The Key Moments

  • Bruth Bethke coined the term 'Cyberpunk'

    In 1983 Bruce Bethke, in a successful attempt to be remembered,titled his short story ''Cyberpunk.'' The story was published in "AMAZING" science fiction stories magazine.
  • A "Neuromancer" was born

    William Gibson's multiple award winning novel "Neuromancer," was first published. Sprawl Trillogy book 1
  • "Count Zero" enters the scene

    The sequel to "Neuromancer," published. Sprawl Trillogy book 2
  • "Mona Lisa Overdrive" - The final Chapter.

    The "Mona Lisa Overdrive," the final novel in the Sprawl Trillogy is published and "Cyberpunk" reaches the biggest peak in popularity so far.
  • 'Cyberpunk' - Time Magazine

    The underground genre goes big when Time Magazine published a cyberpunk issue.