City Come A-Walkin'
In City Come A-Walkin', John Shirley personifies the city of San Francisco, bringing it to life as a sentient entity. The city, embodied by the character named Stu Cole, interacts with various inhabitants and intervenes in the socio-political issues plaguing the region. The narrative explores themes like urban decay, the misuse of technology, and the increasing gap between the wealthy and the poor—typical features of a dystopian society. Published in 1980 as a paperback original by Dell, this novel is often considered a precursor to the cyberpunk genre, which emerged and grew popular in the 1980s. Shirley's gritty portrayal of urban life and the integration of technology and consciousness, help serve as a blueprint for later works in the genre.
Softcover. First Edition, Paperback Original. Dell Book 15499 ($1.95). New York: Dell Publishing, 1980. ISBN: 0440154995. #10743.
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