Cyberpunk is a postmodern and science fiction genre noted for its focus on "high tech and low life." The name was originally coined by Bruce Bethke as the title of his short story "Cyberpunk," published in 1983. It features advanced science, such as information technology and cybernetics, coupled with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order. Cyberpunk works are well situated within postmodern literature.
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Books In This Genre:
- Snow Crash ,
- Neuromancer ,
- The Diamond Age ,
- Signal to Noise ,
- After the Long Goodbye ,
- Breakpoint ,
- Gravity's Angels ,
- Idoru ,
- Virtual Light ,
- All Tomorrow's Parties
Films of this genre:
- Blade Runner ,
- Tron ,
- Johnny Mnemonic ,
- Cyberpunk Educator ,
- Battle Angel OVA ,
- Tetsuo: The Bullet Man ,
- Internet Rising
