Q. You make fashion seem mysterious, even a little ominous.
A. The sinister aspect of it in the book doesn’t derive from people wanting to cloth themselves in garments they feel will make them more desirable or distinguish them socially. Part of it comes from the real, observed, war-like seriousness with which the fashion industry largely proceeds. It’s not a friendly, feminine sort of thing. It’s deadly serious. Billions of dollars ride on it. There’s a great deal of industrial espionage going on. It’s a harsh, harsh business. (more)
WIlliam Gibson being interviewed about his new book Zero History
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