Description
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre.
This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Beyond Lies the Wub' and 'Second Variety', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.
'One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction' Sunday Times
'No other writer of his generation had such a powerful intellectual presence' Brian Aldiss
'Thought-provoking,original,deeply moving. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION' Goodreads reviewer,
'Very fun. Classic PKD' Goodreads reviewer,
'Wow. Every single story in this book could be made into a contemporary movie' Goodreads reviewer,
'Absolutely brilliant . . . Strongly recommend to everyone (even those who normally do not like science fiction)' Goodreads reviewer,
About the Author
Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was born in Chicago but lived in California for most of his life. He went to college at Berkeley for a year, ran a record store and had his own classical-music show on a local radio station. He published his first short story, 'Beyond Lies the Wub' in 1952. Among his many fine novels are The Man in the High Castle, Time Out of Joint, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said.
Reviews
One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction * Sunday Times *
A fitting tribute to a great philosophical writer who found science fiction the ideal form the expression of his ideas -- The Independent
One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction. Philip K. Dick made most of the European avant-garde seem naval gazers in a cul-de-sac -- Sunday Times
Dick quietly produced serious fiction in a popular form and there can be no greater praise -- Michael Moorcock
No other writer of his generation had such a powerful intellectual presence. He stamped himself no only on our memories but in our imaginations -- Brian Aldiss
Book Information
ISBN 9781399611237
Author Philip K Dick
Format Paperback
Page Count 624
Imprint Gateway
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 440g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 38mm
