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Anathem | Neal Stephenson | Talks at Google

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What it is

Neal Stephenson visits Google in 2008 to discuss his novel Anathem as part of the Authors@Google series. He talks about the book's world and takes audience questions.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN uses it mainly as the place where Stephenson addresses criticism of his novels' endings, plus as a fun author talk with jokes.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2008, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “check out the Authors@Google talk he gave”

    Author talk with jokes and Anathem discussion.

    JayNeely, 2008-09 · Recommendation · in “New Neal Stephenson Book Out - Anathem”

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Topics: anathem, science fiction, author talk, book tour, novel endings

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