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Mirrorshades: The Cyberpunk Anthology

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Mirrorshades: The Cyberpunk Anthology is a collection of cyberpunk stories that delve into themes of body invasion, mind invasion, and the human condition. The anthology includes a variety of stories that showcase prosthetic limbs, brain-computer interfaces, artificial intelligence, and genetic alteration, all redefining the nature of humanity. The writing style of the book is described as capturing a wide range of stories, each different from the other but tonally similar, featuring augmented soldiers, techno rockers, time-traveling historians, and surprising elements like gargoyles and merfolk. The book is praised for its nostalgic and moving qualities, with stories that grip readers and leave a lasting impression.

Characters:

Characters in the anthology are diverse and multidimensional, ranging from relatable figures to fantastical beings, each reflecting the genre's central themes.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is diverse, featuring a blend of experimental and narrative forms that capture the essence and complexity of the cyberpunk genre.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intricately weaves together multiple stories that explore themes of body and mind invasion through technology, presenting a variety of unique character scenarios within a cohesive stylistic framework.

Setting:

The settings are a mix of dystopian and high-tech environments that vividly illustrate the underlying themes of change and identity in society.

Pacing:

Pacing throughout the anthology varies, with an engaging rhythm that complements the diverse narrative styles and story themes.
Scarcely any writer is happy about labels—especially one with the peculiar ring of "cyberpunk." Literary tags carry an odd kind of double obnoxiousness: those with a label feel pigeonholed; those with...

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Mirrorshades is the first anthology of the cyberpunk movement.
It focuses heavily on themes of body and mind invasion.
Common elements include prosthetic limbs and brain-computer interfaces.
The anthology includes stories from well-known authors like William Gibson and James Patrick Kelly.
The stories range from augmented soldiers to surprising elements like merfolk.
Gibson's story in the anthology critiques American science fiction ideals.
Many stories in the book show a mix of optimism and dystopia.
The anthology is seen as a significant piece of postmodern literature.
Readers appreciate the diverse variety of stories included in this collection.
Mirrorshades is recommended for those interested in early cyberpunk and its evolution.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of body horror, mind control, artificial intelligence, societal collapse, and some instances of drug usage and violence.

From The Publisher:

A collection of tales by the best new science fiction writers of the eighties, including Greg Bear, Pat Cadigan, William Gibson, Rudy Rucker, Lewis Shiner, Tom Maddox, and John Shirley

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About the Author:

Donn Jean Kushner was an American Canadian scientist and writer. He taught biology at the University of Ottawa and Toronto from 1965 to 1992 and authored both adult and children's books, some of which won awards.

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