A powerful global network of powerbrokers and investors, out to recoup their money from the national debt, put up a perfect candidate for president, a midwestern governor with a special biochip implant.
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A biochip in presidential candidate William Cozzano's brain hardwires him to a computerized polling system that channels the mood of the electorate directly into his brain. Neal Stephenson fans should note (if they don't already know) that Stephen Bury is his pen name.
A near-future thriller in which a shadowy coalition bent on controlling the world economy attempts to manipulate the president of the United States through the use of a computer bio-chip implanted in his brain.
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SIGNED - 2nd printing. A somewhat oversized trade paperback original -Stephenson's third novel and the first book written under this pseudonym where Stephenson is one half of the writing team, along with George J. Frederick. SIGNED on the title page by Stephenson. 583 pp. Good only - the usual bowing to the spine and light toning to the pages, corners of covers curling slightly, some soiling to edges of textblock. Seller Inventory # 47859
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Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Cyberpunk techno-thriller. "There's no way William A. Cozzano can lose the upcoming presidential election. He's a likable Midwestern governor with one insidious advantage. An advantage provided by a shadowy group of backers. A biochip in his head hardwires him to a computerized polling system. The mood of the electorate is channeled directly into his brain. Forget issues. Forget policy. He's more than the perfect candidate -- he's a special effect." - publisher's blurb. Published in trade paperback format; no hardcover issue was produced. A bright, unread, nearly fine copy. (#146654). Seller Inventory # 146654
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1st edition. TP original in pictorial wrappers. 1st Printing. Pseudonym for Neal Stephenson and J. Frederick George. Small store stamp to first page. A near fine copy in wraps. Seller Inventory # 17470
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1994, first edition with full number line to '1.' Signed by author Neal Stephenson at the title page; 'Stephen Bury' is a pen name of Stephenson's. 583 pages. Wraps very good, lightly edgeworn with slight curl to front corner. Spine uncreased. Binding sound. Pages slightly toned toward margins, but clean and unmarked. Signed. Seller Inventory # BBS-2009025
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