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Distrust That Particular Flavor

by William Gibson
Robertson Dean
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William Gibson is known primarily as a novelist, with his work ranging from his groundbreaking first novel, Neuromancer, to his more recent contemporary bestsellers Pattern Recognition, Spook Country, and Zero History. During those nearly thirty years, though, Gibson has been sought out by widely varying publications for his insights into contemporary culture. Wired magazine sent him to Singapore to report on one of the world's most buttoned-up states. The New York Times Magazine asked him to describe what was wrong with the Internet. Rolling Stone published his essay on the ways our lives are all "soundtracked" by the music and the culture around us. And in a speech at the 2010 Book Expo, he memorably described the interactive relationship between writer and reader. These essays and articles have never been collected-until now. Some have never appeared in print at all. In addition, Distrust That Particular Flavor includes journalism from small publishers, online sources, and magazines no longer in existence. This volume will be essential listening for any lover of William Gibson's novels. Distrust That Particular Flavor offers listeners a privileged view into the mind of a writer whose thinking has shaped not only a generation of writers but our entire culture.

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  • Release date

    January 23, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781452625997
      • File size: 153358 KB
      • Duration: 05:19:29

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Some of Gibson's essays have the potential to drag, but in the competent voice of Robertson Dean, this production as a whole proves enjoyable, if a bit idiosyncratic. Collected from previous published nonfiction and speeches, its contents illustrate the miscellaneous thoughts about the contemporary world that have cycled through Gibson's mind over the years. The most rewarding parts are the self-reflections Gibson provides after each piece. This where Dean really shines with his tone and delivery, communicating the sardonic and self-deprecating regard Gibson has for his work. Dean keeps to a balanced voice in this collection despite the range of style and purpose of the writings. He maintains a solid pace and tone that blend well with each entry. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

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