William Gibson
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William Gibson
Summary
William Gibson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Conway[2]. He was born on March 17, 1948[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and prose writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,481 views/month, #5,631 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- William Gibson's place of birth was Conway[2].
- William Gibson was born on March 17, 1948[3].
- William Gibson held citizenship in United States[10].
- William Gibson held citizenship in Canada[11].
- William Gibson worked as a writer[4].
- William Gibson's professions included novelist[5].
- William Gibson's professions included screenwriter[6].
- William Gibson worked as a science fiction writer[7].
- William Gibson worked as a prose writer[8].
- William Gibson worked as an executive producer[12].
- William Gibson's field of work was cyberpunk[13].
- William Gibson's education included a stint at Emerson Preparatory School[14].
- A notable work attributed to William Gibson is Neuromancer[15].
- William Gibson received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[16].
- William Gibson received the Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].
- William Gibson received the Philip K. Dick Award[18].
- William Gibson received the Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[19].
- William Gibson received the Aurora Awards[20].
- William Gibson received the Aurora Awards[21].
- William Gibson was influenced by William S. Burroughs[22].
- William Gibson is recorded as male[23].
- William Gibson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- William Gibson's genre is science fiction[25].
- William Gibson's genre is cyberpunk[26].
- William Gibson's genre is steampunk[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Gibson was born in Conway[2]. He was born on March 17, 1948[3].
Education
William Gibson's education included a stint at Emerson Preparatory School[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], prose writer[8], and executive producer[12]. William Gibson's field of work was cyberpunk[13].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to William Gibson is Neuromancer[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[16], a literary award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1966[30]; Hugo Award for Best Novel[17], a literary award[31], founded in 1953[32]; Philip K. Dick Award[18], a literary award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1983[35]; Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[19], a literary award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1970[38]; Aurora Awards[20], a type of award[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1980[41]; and Science Fiction Chronicle Award[42], a literary award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1982[45].
Why It Matters
William Gibson ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,481 views/month, #5,631 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Cory Doctorow[48], a science fiction writer[49], b. 1971[50], of Canada[51], awarded the EFF Award[52]; Nick Land[53], a philosopher[54], b. 1962[55], of United Kingdom[56], specialised in philosophy[57]; Alastair Reynolds[58], an astrophysicist[59], b. 1966[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the BSFA Award for Best Novel[62]; Neal Stephenson[63], a novelist[64], b. 1959[65], of United States[66], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[67], specialised in science fiction[68]; Charles Stross[69], a writer[70], b. 1964[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella[73]; and Ken MacLeod[74], a writer[75], b. 1954[76], of United Kingdom[77], awarded the BSFA Award for Best Novel[78].
Works attributed to him include Neuromancer[79], a literary work[80], founded in 1983[81]; Count Zero[82]; Mona Lisa Overdrive[83]; Pattern Recognition[84]; Sprawl trilogy[85]; and The Difference Engine[86].
FAQs
Where was William Gibson born?
William Gibson's place of birth was Conway[2].
What did William Gibson do for work?
William Gibson worked as writer[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and prose writer[8].
Where did William Gibson go to school?
William Gibson was educated at Emerson Preparatory School[14].
What awards did William Gibson receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novel[16], Hugo Award for Best Novel[17], Philip K. Dick Award[18], and Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[19].
Who did William Gibson influence?
William Gibson has been cited as an influence by Cory Doctorow[48], Nick Land[53], Alastair Reynolds[58], and Neal Stephenson[63].