William Gibson Interviewed

The interview records a conversation with a speculative fiction author about the screen adaptation of an early short story into a feature film, including his satisfaction with the film's visual approach, the screenplay development, and frustrations with earlier aborted projects. He discusses adaptations such as drafts for Alien3 and television work, his ambivalence about the cyberpunk label and its commercialization, and reflections on how science fiction relates to real-world change. The interview also touches on his writing process, favorite science-fiction films, the politics of information, impressions of actors' interpretations, and the challenges of translating literary ideas to cinema.