Overheard with Evan Smith

William Gibson

Season 5 Episode 12 | 26m 46s

William Gibson is an acclaimed science fiction novelist, essayist, and screenwriter, known for coining the term “cyberspace.” He has been called the “noir prophet” of the “cyberpunk” community. His 1984 book Neuromancer was the first to win the three top science fiction prizes -- the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Philip K. Dick Memorial Award.

Aired: 01/26/15

Rating: NR

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