Altered Carbon is a 2002 cyberpunk novel by British writer Richard K. Morgan. Set in a future in which interstellar travel is facilitated by transferring consciousnesses between bodies, it follows the attempt of Takeshi Kovacs, a former U.N. elite soldier turned private investigator, to investigate a rich man's death. It is followed by the sequels Broken Angels and Woken Furies. The book was adapted as a Netflix television series, also titled Altered Carbon, in 2018. In 2019 a graphic novel was created with Dynamite Comics.
| Author | Richard K. Morgan |
| Series | Takeshi Kovacs |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz Ltd |
| Followed by | Broken Angels |
About Altered Carbon
Based on the Richard K. Morgan 2002 novel of the same name, the series takes place in a world where consciousness is digitized and stored. A prisoner must solve a murder to win his freedom after returning to life.
Achievement of Altered Carbon
Showrunner Laeta Kalogridis originally optioned the novel with the intent to make it a feature film back in 2000. Its complex nature and R-rated material made it tough to sell for studios. The series was cancelled after two seasons.
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Latest information about Altered Carbon updated on July 28 2021.
