Neal Stephenson

Neal Stephenson is the author of the Baroque Cycle, an enormous undertaking involving three novels consisting of more pages than I can count. This unusual fellow pens some of the most memorable characters, and compels them to speak even more memorable lines. He is also capable of writing the most amazingly frustrating books I have ever read (or tried to read).

Antenna searches

Retriever's nose in the wind

Ether's far secrets.

-- Bobby Shaftoe

Short Stories and Articles

A number of Neal's articles and short stories are available online.

Spew: Are you on the trail of the next unexploited market niche - or just on a nookie hunt?
In the Kingdom of Mao Bell: A billion Chinese are using new technology to create the fastest growing economy on the planet. But while the information wants to be free, do they?
The Great Simoleon Caper: The Great Simoleon Caper is a short story by Neal Stephenson that appeared in TIME Domestic SPECIAL ISSUE, Spring 1995 Volume 145, No. 12. It deals with concepts familiar to Stephenson's fans: encryption and digital currency.
Mother Earth Mother Board: The hacker tourist ventures forth across the wide and wondrous meatspace of three continents, chronicling the laying of the longest wire on Earth.
Jipi and the Paranoid Chip: Originally appeared in Forbes, July 7, 1997.
In the Beginning was the Command Line: Here is the entire text of Neal's history of computer user interfaces.
Turn On, Tune In, Veg Out: Neal's editorial in the New York Times on the evolution of the Star Wars films.
Slashdot Interview: There are some great Gems in here.

Neal's Metaverse Comes to Life

Second Life: Stephenson's spectacular novel Snow Crash describes a virtual world where people can be themselves, or another version of themselves. Second Life is just that soft of place. you can visit it and become a member for free!

Links

Neal Stephenson's Home Page: Basic biographical information maintained by the author.
Allscifi Neal Stephenson Spotlight: A detailed analysis of the plot, setting, characters, theme, and structure of Cryptonomicon and Snow Crash, and links to similar works by other novelists.
Neal Stephenson at Lunch With George: A dedicated page at the Lunch With George! site.
Complete Review: The Diamond Age: General information, review of, and links to other reviews of "The Diamond Age."
Complete Review: Zodiac: General information, a review, and links to other reviews of "Zodiac."
Yahoo! Groups: Snowcrash: Mailing list devoted to discussing the works of author Neal Stephenson, public archives.
Neal Stephenson: The Prophet of The Diamond Age: Provides a brief biography, list of works, and links to other sites.
Complete Review: Quicksilver: Review of Neal Stephenson's Quicksilver.
The Quicksilver Metaweb: A collaborative project of authored essays, mainly on Quicksilver and the Confusion.
Neal Stephenson - Wikipedia: Provides biographical, stylistic and bibliographical information.
Neal Stephenson's Official Website: Author's site, with bibliographic information and various brief personal statements on diverse topics.