Count Zero
Count Zero is a dystopian work by William Gibson, published in 1986. The Dystopia Index files it under cyberpunk-adjacent futures, techno-dystopia, and corporate and consumer dystopia, tracing documented themes of AI and automation. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | William Gibson |
|---|---|
| First published | 1986 |
| ISBN-13 | 9788445074022 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Count Zero is a 1980s dystopia by William Gibson. It is first published in United States, originally written in American English, and part of the Sprawl trilogy series. Within this directory it sits among cyberpunk-adjacent futures, techno-dystopia, and corporate and consumer dystopia, surfacing AI and automation. Library catalogues index it under subjects including long now manual for civilization, fiction, mystery & detective, general, american literature, fiction, science fiction, general, sprawl trilogy, and virtual reality. The edition on file runs about 329 pages, has been issued by Penguin, and carries ISBN 9788445074022. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Count Zero published?
Count Zero was first published in 1986.
Who wrote Count Zero?
Count Zero was written by William Gibson.
What kind of dystopia is Count Zero?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Cyberpunk-adjacent, Techno-dystopia, Corporate dystopia, with themes of AI and automation. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Count Zero?
A catalogued edition of Count Zero carries ISBN-13 9788445074022.
