In the tradition of Mirrorshades—stories from the virtual frontier…

A collection of short stories from the virtual frontier follows the exploits of the world's most notorious hackers and includes contributions from Greg Bear, William Gibson, Robert Silverberg, and Bruce Sterling. This wide-ranging collection of cyberspace tales, featuring the most cutting-edge writers in science fiction, goes beyond the stereotypes of computer rogues and delves into the true heart--and art--of hackerdom.

“Burning Chrome” by William Gibson

“Spirit of the Night” by Tom Maddox

“Blood Sisters” by Greg Egan

“Rock On” by Pat Cadigan

“The Pardoner’s Tale” by Robert Silverberg

“Living Will” by Alexander Jablokov

“Dogfight” by Michael Swanwick and Willia Gibson

“Our Neural Chernobyl” by Bruce Sterling

“(Learning about) Machine Sex” by Candas Jane Dorsey

“Conversations with Michael” by Daniel Marcus

“Gene Wars” by Paul J. McAuley

“Spew” by Neal Stephenson

“Tangents” by Greg Bear

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