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Jonathan Lethem, editor'The most outr science fiction writer of the 20th century has finally entered the canon,' exclaimed Wired Magazine upon The Library of America's May 2007 publication of Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s, edited by Jonathan Lethem. Now comes a companion volume collecting five novels that offer a breathtaking overview of the range of this sciencefiction master.Philip K. Dick (192882) was a writer of incandescent imagination who made and unmade worldsystems with ferocious rapidity and unbridled speculative daring. 'The floor joists of the universe,' he once wrote, 'are visible in my novels.' Martian TimeSlip (1964) unfolds on a parched and thinly colonized Red Planet where schizophrenia is a contagion and the unscrupulous seek to profit from a troubled child's timefracturing visions. Dr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb (1965) chronicles the deeplyinterwoven stories of a multiracial community of survivors, including the scientist who may have been responsible for World War III. Famous, among other reasons, for a therapy session involving a talking taxicab, Now Wait for Last Year (1966) explores the effects of JJ180, a hallucinogen that alters not only perception, but reality. In Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said (1974), a television star seeks to unravel a mystery that has left him stripped of his identity. A Scanner Darkly (1977), the basis for the 2006 film, envisions a drugaddled world in which a narcotics officer's tenuous hold on sanity is strained by his new surveillance assignment: himself. Mixing metaphysics and madness, phantasmagoric visions of a postnuclear world and invading extraterrestrial authoritarians, and alltooreal evocations of the druggedout America of the 70s, Dick's work remains exhilarating and unsettling in equal measure.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What novels are included in Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s? A: This volume includes five significant works by Philip K. Dick: Martian Time-Slip, Dr. Bloodmoney, Now Wait for Last Year, Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said, and A Scanner Darkly.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does this collection have? A: This collection contains approximately 1000 pages, offering an extensive reading experience of Philip K. Dick's works.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s was published on July 31, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new readers of Philip K. Dick? A: Yes, this collection is suitable for new readers as it provides a comprehensive overview of Philip K. Dick's literary range, showcasing his imaginative storytelling.
- Q: Who is the editor of this collection? A: The collection is edited by Jonathan Lethem, a noted author and critic.
- Q: What themes are explored in Philip K. Dick's novels? A: Philip K. Dick's novels often explore themes of identity, reality, and the impact of technology on society, blending science fiction with philosophical inquiry.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s.
- Q: What is the significance of the Library of America series? A: The Library of America series is dedicated to preserving America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writings.
- Q: Can I expect this book to last long-term? A: Yes, the book is printed on premium acid-free paper and features sewn bindings and cloth covers, designed to last for centuries.