William Gibson Reads Neuromancer The page contrasts two iconic science fiction authors, Ray Bradbury and William Gibson, focusing on their differing styles as speakers and writers. Ray Bradbury Early SF author who elevated science fiction to a literary form. Known for beautifully crafted stories and novels. His spoken presentations, however, feel halting, awkward, and less coherent than his written work. First encountered speaking at an ACM conference in the 1980s. William Gibson Unlike Bradbury, Gibson’s speaking style mirrors his writing: complex, interconnected, and thoughtful. Featured extensively in the documentary No Maps for These Territories, which reveals his genius and worldview. Famous for coining the term cyberspace in his debut novel, Neuromancer. His abridged audio recording of Neuromancer was released only on audio cassette, is now out of print, and hard to find. Availability of the Neuromancer Reading The author of the page has found and digitized the cassette tapes into MP3 format. The audio is offered freely for fans, but with a strong note on supporting artists: Acknowledges that all artists deserve payment for their work. Hopes the recording will be reissued officially so Gibson can earn royalties. Encourages sharing these MP3 files to prevent loss since official reissue seems unlikely. MP3 Download Links for Neuromancer (abridged, read by William Gibson) The reading was originally published on four audio cassettes, each with two sides. The converted MP3 files: Tape 1, side 1 Tape 1, side 2 Tape 2, side 1 Tape 2, side 2 Tape 3, side 1 Tape 3, side 2 Tape 4, side 1 Tape 4, side 2 Additional Resources Online copy of Neuromancer Recommended reading, since Neuromancer remains in print. The reviewer notes the quality of Gibson’s other books and their enjoyment, except some humorously noted exception (The Difference Engine). Final Notes The page emphasizes the importance of supporting authors legally through purchasing works. Readers are encouraged to mirror the files to preserve the reading for future fans. Links back to the book review index and homepage are provided for broader exploration.