Modells sporting goods is a proud partner of crave the auto. Neal stephenson is the author of reamde, anathem, and the threevolume historical epic the baroque cycle quicksilver, the confusion, and the system of the world, as well as cryptonomicon, the diamond age, snow crash, and zodiac. It has innumerable characters, enough plot to fill several books, and a theme that is presented in such exhaustive detail at some points that the reader has to lie down for awhile to absorb it all. Looking for book signings and book events in new jersey. American writer neal stephenson was born october 31, 1959 in maryland. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Photo by kelly oconnor bestselling author neal stephenson will visit. Like many of stephensons other novels, it covers history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics and philosophy stephenson explained the title of the novel in his 1999 essay in the beginning. Neal stephenson is currently considered a single author. Ive read most neal stephenson books starting with the diamond.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a photo with or that any or all books will be signed. Authors neal stephenson and nicole galland have teamed up to write the rise and fall of d. Stephenson s work explores subjects such as mathematics, cryptography, linguistics, philosophy, currency, and the history. Neal town stephenson born october 31, 1959 is an american writer known for his works of speculative fiction his novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, postcyberpunk, and baroque stephensons work explores subjects such as mathematics, cryptography, linguistics, philosophy, currency, and the history of science. Snow crash is a science fiction novel by american writer neal stephenson, published in 1992. A new book and a retrospective posted on january 14, 2017 8.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of neal stephenson books online. The neal stephenson book tour schedule can be found here. Like many of stephenson s other novels, it covers history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics and philosophy. Oct, 2008 neal stephensons longawaited new novel, anathem, was published in september, and went straight to the top of the new york times bestseller list. Especially since nicole is signing as well, making this a doublesigned book. The result is a book that is actually fairly readable. Stephenson studied at boston university, first specializing in physics, then switching to geography after he found that it would allow him to spend more time on the university. Reamde is the most accessible book hes done, imo, but its also one of the less neal stephenson y books hes written. William morrow first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a. And now the news 2008 by neal stephenson out of a writers imagination came an interactive world 2011 by john schwartz feature interview. Stephenson explained the title of the novel in his 1999 essay in.
Authors will sign as many copies of the new novel as customers wish. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Save kickoff of make change book tour with shaun king in new york preregister to your collection. Neal stephenson books list of books by author neal.
Its a great straightup thriller and i enjoyed it quite a bit, but if you read that first he might seem like just another author albeit a. Neal stephenson primary author only author division. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. Ive been a bit apprehensive about starting on cryptonomicon.
From bestselling author neal stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist nicole galland comes a captivating and complex nearfuture thriller combining history, science, magic, mystery, intrigue, and adventure that questions the very foundations of the modern world. Jerry rice americas game book signing in november 0. Joe rapczynski is signing copies of the junior varsity team is playing in nj this week. Neal stephenson is the author of the threevolume historical epic the baroque cycle quicksilver, the confusion. And considering that the one man is neal stephenson, the hacker hemingway newsweek acclaimed novelist, pragmatist, seer, nerdfriendly philosopher, and nationally bestselling author of groundbreaking literary works snow crash, cryptonomicon, etc. Neal stephenson, author of the sprawling and engaging cryptonomicon, has written a manifesto that could be spoken by a character from that brilliant book. Neal stephenson is an american author primarily of speculative fiction, but also of other subgenres of science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk and several other genres. Neal town stephenson born october 31, 1959 is an american writer known for his works of speculative fiction. Neal stephenson biography list of works, study guides.
Neal stephenson is a bit like vernon vinge they both make wonderful books, and they both take their time about it. Its one of stephensons most reputable books, a sign of his ability to adapt to a rapidly changing historical. Neal town stephenson born october 31, 1959 is an american writer known for his works of speculative fiction his novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, postcyberpunk, and baroque stephenson s work explores subjects such as mathematics, cryptography, linguistics, philosophy, currency, and the history of science. If you dont know much about math or philosophy, youll probably enjoy it like other stephenson novels, but if you do youll feel, well. Neal stephenson appears at the 2011 national book festival. Come out and meet neal and get your book signed during his tour for fall. Reamde is the most accessible book hes done, imo, but its also one of the less neal stephensony books hes written.
Walkaway, cory doctorows first adult novel in eight years, envisions a nearfuture in which. Left bank books and archon present an sf stl event with bestselling author neal stephenson, who will sign and discuss his new novel, fall. Like many of stephensons other novels, it covers history. Published in 2004, the novel received the locus award in 2005.
Signed books by neal stephenson, autographed books, a book list, biography. A decade after novelist william gibson coined the term virtual reality, neal stephenson burst onto the science fiction scene with snow crash, his own manic take on the interface between man and machine. It is the fate of manufactured goods to slowly and gently depreciate as they get old, he writes, but it is the fate. You go take a tour of the constitution and see the size of the pieces of wood. Read seveneves a novel by neal stephenson available from rakuten kobo. More recently, the cyberpunk visionary has turned his sights away from the future of technology, and toward the question of how and why it. The book tour has wound down, and in classic introvert fashion i am recharging my.
Refer to new listing books by the bridge author event. Neal stephenson is the author of reamde, anathem, and the threevolume historical epic the baroque cycle quicksilver, the confusion, and the system of the world, as well. The baroque cycle and anathem i found equal in terms of pace and size boy are they huge or what. His mind is capable of going places no one else has ever imagined, let alone rendered in. This page is managed by his publisher, william morrow. Neal stephensons longawaited new novel, anathem, was published in september, and went straight to the top of the new york times bestseller list. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. The confusion is the second in neal stephensons baroque cycle series. The confusion is the second in neal stephenson s baroque cycle series. Seattle university book store offsite at town hall seattle. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos.
His novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, postcyberpunk, and baroque. The details of this science fiction are what is most fun about it, and stephenson plays them to the hilt, with a deadpan sense of humor that keeps it all rolling along at a nice pace. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing neal stephenson book signing near you. That is a good thing, though it would nearly be worth reading just for the neat ideas stephenson comes up with.
Dicks sporting goods is a proud partner of crave the auto. Was the command line discusses the past and future of personal computer operating systems. Neil stephenson released snow crash back in 1992, and its still regarded by many people as his finest work. Neal stephenson is the new york times bestselling author of reamde, anathem, cryptonomicon, and other novels. Neal stephenson books list of books by author neal stephenson. Author neal stephenson bio and signed books vj books. Books by neal stephenson neal stephenson average rating 4. Cryptonomicon is a speculative fiction novel by the american author neal stephenson. Neal stephenson has 84 books on goodreads with 1532350 ratings. Nicole gallands five previous novels include revenge of the rose and i, iago. As for neal stephenson, snow crash and diamond age are stand alone you can read them in any order, ive not read the cryptonomicon but im lead to believe that a lot of the concepts in it lead into the baroque cycle books so you would probably want to read it before them. Neal stephenson 2012 by the geeks guide to the galaxy. Order of neal stephenson books neal stephenson is an american author primarily of speculative fiction, but also of other subgenres of science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk and several other genres. Neal stephenson is the author of several bestselling books including the diamond age, snow crash, and zodiac.
As with any promotional idea, youll get out what you put in. New york times bestseller goodreads choice awards semifinalist. Author of snow crash, diamond age, cryptonomicon, baroque cycle, et al. Area, and we are thrilled that he is including the interval in his tour. An evening with neal stephenson, book talk, presentation.
Nov 09, 2011 neal stephenson appears at the 2011 national book festival. Zodiac id say is the lightest of all havent read the big u or reamde, mostly because of the style its written in 1st person asshole invironmentile. Cryptonomicon, written by neal stephenson, is a big book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Neal stephensons new novel part tech, part fantasy dazzles.
Its also not as close to other stephenson books in style, but not totally alien in that respect. Join facebook to connect with neal stephenson and others you may know. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a. Neal stephenson is best known for his writing style which covers a fictional universe that ordinary people finds really odd. Neal doesnt tour much and his work is always compelling, so this might be a great signing for you guys.
Speculative fiction writer neal stephenson talks about his new book, his. He was probably at a book signing for his new novel reamde though. Neal stephenson is the author of the threevolume historical epic. Theres a myth going around that book signings dont make money. Submit your book event to our comprehensive listing site for free today. Its one of stephenson s most reputable books, a sign of his ability to adapt to a rapidly changing historical. This is the word one mans word, certainly about the art and artifice of the state of our computercentric existence. Please note that many of the events are taking place off site from the bookstore most are. Authors will sign as many copies of the new novel as customers wish to purchase. Stephenson studied at boston university, first specializing in physics, then switching to geography after he found that it would allow him to spend more time on the university mainframe.
The book features a wide range of academic material, as is typical of stephenson s work, and the topics covered include history, linguistics and philosophy. Purchasing a book online automatically assigns you a ticket for the signing. Its a great straightup thriller and i enjoyed it quite a bit, but if you read that first he might seem like just another author albeit a good one. Farewell, mama odessa by emil draitser to your collection. But depending on the market, genre, and attitude of the writer, an author can make anywhere from five to 100 sales at a signing. Seveneves en espanol by neal stephenson, paperback barnes. His novels involve subjects such as mathematics, philosophy and science. Seveneves david mitchell, author of cloud atlas and the forthcoming slade house, recently interviewed neal stephenson about seveneves, stephensons breathtaking new book about the survival of the human race, which amazon picked as one of the best books of the month. But neal stephenson also has his other styles of writing because he can also cater to those who are looking for a nonfiction books that they can read.
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