 First US edition | |
| Author | William Gibson |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Don Braughtigam |
| Language | English |
| Series | Bridge trilogy |
| Genre | Science fiction, dystopian |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra (US) Viking Press (UK) Seal Books (Canada) |
Publication date | September 6, 1993 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback), audiobook |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-015772-7 |
| Preceded by | "Skinner's Room" (short story) |
| Followed by | Idoru |
Virtual Light is a science fiction novel by American-Canadian writer William Gibson, the first book in his Bridge trilogy. Virtual Light is a science-fiction novel set in a postmodern, dystopian, cyberpunk future. The term 'Virtual Light' was coined by scientist Stephen Beck to describe a form of instrumentation that produces optical sensations directly in the eye without the use of photons.[1] The novel was a finalist nominee for a Hugo Award, and shortlisted for the Locus Award in 1994.[2]
- ^ The William Gibson FAQ
- ^ "1994 Award Winners & Nominees". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 2009-07-17.