RARE 1986 Collectible William Gibson Count Zero First Publication Serialization

Description: This is for one lot set of three magazines 'RARE Collectible William Gibson Count Zero First Publication Serialization Count Zero is serialized across these three issues, included:1) Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine January 1986 Volume 10 Number 1 (100th issue)2) Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine February 1986 Volume 10 Number 2 3) Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine March 1986 Volume 10 Number 3 Thanks for looking.Offers accepted.Let me know if you have any questions or need more photos.Review pictures thoroughly for condition.Free USPS shipping.Ships within 24 hours (an extra day for weekends/holidays). Description "Count Zero" by William Gibson, the second novel in his Sprawl trilogy, was serialized in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in early 1986. This serialization marked a significant event for both the author and the magazine. 'Count Zero' is the second chapter in the Sprawl series. It is set in the same dark future and takes place about eight years after the events of 'Neuromancer'. Cyberspace has gained consciousness since the unification of Neuromancer and Wintermute, and parts of AI are loose in the matrix with their own agenda. The story was published as a serial in Isaac Asimov's SF Magazine in three parts, the January, February, and March 1986 issues. The protagonist's handle 'Count Zero' comes from the programmer term 'count zero interrupt', which describes the moment when a program has looped enough times to cause an interrupt (event which causes the program to stop doing one thing, and start or check another). Serialization Details The novel was published in three parts across of Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. This was a notable occurrence for the magazine, as it was their first novel serialization. The decision to serialize "Count Zero" was made by Gardner Dozois, who had taken over as editor of the magazine with the January 1986 issue. Visual Presentation Each part of the serialization was accompanied by black and white artwork created by J. K. Potter[. The January 1986 issue, which contained the first part of the novel, featured cover art by Hisaki Yasuda dedicated to the story. Content Adaptation According to Gibson, the magazine version of "Count Zero" was edited with his permission to contain less swearing and sexual content. This modification was made partly to make the story more accessible to younger audiences in the United States. Significance The serialization of "Count Zero" was a milestone for Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It represented a departure from their usual content, as the magazine had never run serials before. This decision met with some resistance from readers who were accustomed to the magazine's traditional format. Similar Cyberpunk Authors to Gibson Bruce Sterling - SchismatrixNeal Stephenson - Snow Crash, Diamond Age.John Shirley - Eclipse Trilogy (A Song Called Youth)Pat Cadigan - MindplayersWalter Jon Williams - HardwiredGeorge Alec Effinger - When Gravity FailsRudy Rucker - SoftwareK.W. Jeter - Dr. AdderBruce Bethke - "Cyberpunk" (short story)Philip K. Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?These authors, along with Gibson, helped define and expand the cyberpunk subgenre, exploring themes of advanced technology, corporate power, and the impact of cybernetics on society Impact on Gibson's Career The serialization of "Count Zero" in a prestigious science fiction magazine like Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine helped solidify Gibson's reputation in the science fiction community. It came just two years after the publication of his groundbreaking debut novel, "Neuromancer," and further established him as a leading voice in the cyberpunk subgenre. Reception While the serialization's reception among magazine readers was mixed due to the new format, the novel itself was well-received by critics. It was nominated for several major science fiction awards, including the Nebula, British Science Fiction, Hugo, and Locus awards in 1986 and 1987. The serialization of "Count Zero" in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine played a crucial role in bringing Gibson's work to a wider audience and marked an important moment in the history of both the author and the publication.////

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