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Condition Notes: This hardcover copy of The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling shows signs of gentle use, with light wear to the dust jacket and binding. The pages remain crisp and unmarked, a testament to the care of its previous owner.
The Difference Engine is a pioneering work of steampunk fiction, imagining an alternate history where Charles Babbage’s mechanical computer was realized in the 19th century. Published in 1991, it sparked a renaissance of interest in Victorian-era science and technology, inspiring countless works across literature, film, and gaming.
Gibson and Sterling, cyberpunk luminaries, bring their visionary talents to this richly detailed alternate world, exploring the societal impacts of an early information age. From the gritty streets of London to the hallowed halls of elite secret societies, the novel immerses readers in a meticulously crafted neo-Victorian milieu.
For collectors, this early hardcover edition represents a cornerstone of the steampunk genre, capturing its nascent spirit. Readers will delight in the authors’ erudite prose and the novel’s enduring relevance as a cautionary tale about the double-edged sword of technological progress.
