Zero History

Hubertus Bigend, the Machiavellian head of global ad-agency Blue Ant, wants ex-musician Hollis Henry to uncover the maker of a secret, obscurely fashionable denim called 'The Gabriel Hounds'. Hollis knows nothing about fashion - which, curiously, is why Bigend hired her. Soon, though, it's clear that Bigend's interest in underground labels might have sinister applications. Powerful parties, who'll do anything to get into this territory, are showing their hand. And Hollis, as Bigend's representative, is about to find herself in the crossfire. Set among London's dark and tangled streets, Zero History is a brilliant thriller about the hidden webs and patterns that underlie the new now. 'An ideas-swarm, coated with a hipster glaze . . . to explore the everyday weirdness of the twenty-first century world.' Herald 'Smart and seductive, inventive. Gibson is having tremendous fun.' Independent 'Gibson's writing is thrillingly tight.' Scarlett Thomas, New York Times Book Review 'Gibson's best yet, a triumph of science fiction as social criticism and adventure . . . how absolutely perfectly he captures the futuristic nature of the present day.' Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing 'A terrific writer. Gibson is a prophet and a satirist, a black comedian and an astounding architect of cool. He's also responsible for much of the world we live in.' Spectator