explorer / books · 1996
The Diamond Age
Published 1995 by Bantam Books · 455 pages
Hugo · 1996
WinnerNebula · 1997
FinalistOn the ballot with
This book appeared on the awards’ ballots in different years. Each row shows the full Best Novel ballot for that award and ceremony year. Winners appear first.
Neal Stephenson on these ballots
5 award entries · 4 books · 1 wins · 1996–2016
Synopsis
In a near-future world shaped by nanotechnology and cultural tribalism, a young girl from the underclass comes into possession of an illicit interactive book designed to educate and subvert. The Primer guides her through a transformative journey that challenges the rigid social hierarchies of a society where technology has reshaped every aspect of human civilization.
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