There are several early science fiction novels that have influenced the Cyberpunk genre, which emerged in the 1980s. Some of the most notable examples of both Cyberpunk and Protocyberpunk novels include:
"The Space Merchants" by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth (1952) - This novel is set in a future where corporations have taken over the world and advertising is the dominant form of communication.
"Stand on Zanzibar" by John Brunner (1968) - This novel is set in an overpopulated future where corporations have taken over the world, and it features a fragmented narrative style and a focus on social commentary.
"The Demolished Man" by Alfred Bester (1952) - This novel is set in a future where telepathy is a common ability, and it follows a businessman who commits murder and must evade capture using his psychic powers.
"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick (1968) - This novel, which was the basis for the film "Blade Runner," explores the theme of what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings have become indistinguishable from real humans.
"Neuromancer" by William Gibson (1984) - Widely regarded as a foundational work of Cyberpunk, this novel introduced the concept of cyberspace and popularized the idea of a virtual reality that could be accessed through computers.
"The Shockwave Rider" by John Brunner (1975) - This novel features a protagonist who is a skilled hacker and explores themes of government surveillance and control in a dystopian future.
"Altered Carbon" by Richard K. Morgan (2002) - This novel, set in a future where human consciousness can be transferred between bodies, explores themes of identity and the relationship between the mind and the body.
"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson (1992) - This novel features a protagonist who is a hacker and swordsman in a world where virtual reality has become a dominant form of communication and commerce.
"The Stars My Destination" by Alfred Bester (1956) - This novel tells the story of a man who gains the ability to teleport and seeks revenge against the people who wronged him. It features many Cyberpunk elements, such as a dystopian society, genetic engineering, and advanced technology.
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