Monthly Archives: November 2021

#38 – Cyberpunk Derivatives

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Alex R. Howe

Cyberpunk has produced many offshoots over the years as new authors have applied the style to other historical eras and new technologies. In this episode, we tour the wide spread of these diverse subgenres. Book recommendations: The Difference Engine by … Continue reading →

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Follow-Up: Works Mentioned in Episode #38

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Alex R. Howe

In this week’s episode of A Reader’s History of Science Fiction, I discussed all of the various cyberpunk derivatives that have cropped up over the years. And much like the previous one about time travel, I ran through far too … Continue reading →

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#37 – Cyberpunk

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Alex R. Howe

Cyberpunk was the big new subgenre of sci-fi in the 80s–the combination of “lowlife and high-tech.” In this episode, we explore the highlights of this subgenre. Book recommendation: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Other works discussed: Akira Neuromancer by William Gibson … Continue reading →

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