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Is this the first novel to actually use the word 'Cyberpunk' or does that belong to Neuromancer? Just ordered both, so maybe will find out soon.

Evan Hammerman "Neuromancer" first used the term "cyberspace". "The Shockwave Rider" calls worms and viruses "tapeworms" and "phages".
I don't know who first used th…more"Neuromancer" first used the term "cyberspace". "The Shockwave Rider" calls worms and viruses "tapeworms" and "phages".
I don't know who first used the term "cyberpunk". Maybe a book reviewer?(less)

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I've never read or heard of this book, but I'm just wondering: does the picture on this cover match this book better than it did "Mona Lisa Overdrive?" ;)

Evan Hammerman I didn't see the cover of this book because I listened to it on Audible.…moreI didn't see the cover of this book because I listened to it on Audible.(less)

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