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The article discusses the books authored by William Gibson that were later made into films. The books authored by Gibson are "Neuromancer," "Mona Lisa Overdrive," "Idoru," and "All Tomorrow's Parties." The books that were made into films are "Burning Chrome," "Johnny Mnemonic," directed by Robert Longo and starring Keanu Reeves, and "The New Rose Hotel," directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Christopher Walken and Willem Dafoe. However, the book "Neuromancer" remains unfilmed despite the science fiction prizes it received.

The article explores the link between informatisation and globalisation, and the works by novelist William Gibson, who is credited for conceptualising the term cyberspace. It cites the areas of information technology that promise novelty including virtual reality and hypermedia or hypertext. It offers an overview of some of the novels by Gibson including "Neuromancer," Virtual Light and "Idoru." The author distinguishes Gibson from internet utopians because he perceives the link between technology and patterns of culture and economics.

Compares the two science fiction books `Virtual Light,' and `Idoru,' by William Gibson. Details on the disappointment that greeted the publication of the `Virtual Light;' Identification of the effect of `Idoru,' on `Virtual Light;' Comments from author Fredric Jameson; Information on the two books.