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Snow Crash Neal Stephenson Bantam Books
Science Fiction
Cyberpunk
Dystopian Fiction
1992 First Edition
Signed
USD$950

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New York: Bantam Books, 1992. First trade edition. Near Fine. A Near Fine copy signed by Neal Stephenson on the title-page. First trade paperback with complete number line (9 to 1) on copyright page. Some toning to edges of pages, as usual, but an attractive copy overall. "Hiro lives in a Los Angeles where franchises line the freeway as far as the eye can see. The only relief from the sea of logos is within the autonomous city-states, where law-abiding citizens don't dare leave their mansions. Hiro delivers pizza to the mansions for a living, defending his pies from marauders when necessary with a matched set of samurai swords. His home is a shared U-Stor-It. He spends most of his time off goggled in to the Metaverse, where his avatar is legendary. But in the club known as The Black Sun, his fellow hackers are being felled by a strange new drug called Snow Crash that reduces them to nothing more than a jittering cloud of bad digital karma -- and, in real life, a vegetative state).…

About Snow Crash

"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson is a cyberpunk novel that immerses readers in a gritty, high-tech world where virtual reality, corporate power, and societal breakdown collide. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a skilled hacker and pizza delivery driver in the not-too-distant future. In this world, people escape their dreary reality by immersing themselves in the Metaverse, a virtual reality space where they take on different personas and interact in a digital landscape. Hiro discovers a dangerous new computer virus called Snow Crash that not only infects computers but also affects users in the Metaverse, causing them to become comatose in both the virtual and physical realms. Alongside his hacker friend, Y.T., a daring teenage courier skilled in navigating the chaotic streets, Hiro delves into investigating the origins of Snow Crash. The plot unfolds into a complex web of conspiracies involving ancient Sumerian history, corporate greed, and religious cults. Hiro uncovers connections between the virus, a linguistic concept, and an ancient language that seem to hold the key to stopping Snow Crash. As Hiro and Y.T. traverse the dystopian landscape, encountering drug-dealing skateboarders, religious zealots, and high-powered corporate entities, they race against time to prevent the global spread of Snow Crash and its catastrophic effects. Stephenson weaves together elements of technology, linguistics, mythology, and action-packed sequences to create a thrilling narrative. The novel not only explores the potential dangers of unchecked technological advancements but also delves into the power dynamics between governments, corporations, and individuals in a world where virtual reality blurs the line between perception and reality. "Snow Crash" serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the influence of technology on society, the evolution of language, and the consequences of information control. It remains a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, captivating readers with its vivid world-building, fast-paced plot, and intricate exploration of futuristic concepts.

Identifying the First Edition of Snow Crash

First edition points for 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson include the full number line that includes '1', indicating a first printing, published by Bantam Books in June 1992, and the presence of 'Bantam Spectra' on the spine and title page.