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The Cyberpunk Nexus: Exploring the Blade Runner Universe
In 1982, a new benchmark was set for science-fiction film with the release of Blade Runner. Based on the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by the acclaimed novelist Philip K. Dick and directed by Ridley Scott, Blade Runner was a visual and philosophical tour-de-force, set in a dystopian future in which artificially intelligent replicants, nearly indistinguishable from humans, are hunted down by police-operatives known as Blade Runners. Featuring the talents of Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Edward James Olmos, and Darryl Hannah, the film tackled numerous themes and birthed controversies that have been poured over by fans and critics ever since. Blade Runner has also inspired literary and comic-book spin-offs, and a cinematic sequel released in 2017.
The Cyberpunk Nexus: Exploring the Blade Runner Universe examines the entire Blade Runner saga, from the original novel to its numerous film iterations. The book features a foreword by Paul M. Sammon (Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner). Essayists include Bryce Carlson (of BOOM! Comics' Sheep adaptation), Paul J. Salamoff, Robert Meyer Burnett, Rich Handley, Zaki Hasan, Julian Darius, and many others, with a cover by popular artist Matt Busch.
From Sequart Organization.
The Cyberpunk Nexus: Exploring the Blade Runner Universe examines the entire Blade Runner saga, from the original novel to its numerous film iterations. The book features a foreword by Paul M. Sammon (Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner). Essayists include Bryce Carlson (of BOOM! Comics' Sheep adaptation), Paul J. Salamoff, Robert Meyer Burnett, Rich Handley, Zaki Hasan, Julian Darius, and many others, with a cover by popular artist Matt Busch.
From Sequart Organization.
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First published July 12, 2018
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June 3, 2025
A great primer about the (in my opinion) the greatest movie ever made! BLADE RUNNER 2019. Also includes BR2049. Interesting takes on the impact these movies have made on nerds like me! (I only speak for myself lol) Who consider these two films perfect!!
The themes have never faltered! Who am I? How long do I have? What does it mean to be human? “I want more life, father”. Should one ask for more? Should we be satisfied with our fates?? How much control do we have.
Professor Brian Cox: “What does it mean to live a finite life in an infinite universe.”
Roy Batty : “I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”
The themes have never faltered! Who am I? How long do I have? What does it mean to be human? “I want more life, father”. Should one ask for more? Should we be satisfied with our fates?? How much control do we have.
Professor Brian Cox: “What does it mean to live a finite life in an infinite universe.”
Roy Batty : “I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”
October 4, 2019
Plus: covers BR2049 in addition to the theatrical, directors, and final cuts of the original. Very broad collection of essays that get into some areas beyond the basics you'd find in other BR books.
Minus: There was much overlap in essays that became boring. Each writer had their own topic, but the same comments and observations were often made.
Minus: There was much overlap in essays that became boring. Each writer had their own topic, but the same comments and observations were often made.
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