Significant Moments in the History of 'Cyperpunk'

Philip K. Dick's novel 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'

Jun 14, 1968

'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' is a science fiction novel by American author Philip K. Dick. This novel is said to have also served for the primary basis of 'Blade Runner'.

Ridley Scott releases film 'Blade Runner'

Nov 16, 1982

Director Ridley Scott releases his 1982 cyberpunk film 'Blade Runner'.

William Gibson's novel 'Neuromancer'

Jul 1, 1984

William Gibson's 'Neuromancer' is said to have introduced the world to cyberspace, and science fiction has never been the same.

Vernor Vinge's novel 'A Fire Upon the Deep'

Apr 22, 1992

This novel is said to be 'the book that does everything right, the example of what science fiction does when it works.'

Greg Egan's novel 'Diaspora'

Sep 21, 1997

Australian author Greg Egan's novel 'Diaspora' is said to be intellectually stimulating.