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Philip K. Dick: Four Novels Of The 1960S
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Known In His Lifetime Primarily To Readers Of Science Fiction, Philip K. Dick Is Now Seen As A Uniquely Visionary Figure, A Writer Who, In Editor Jonathan Lethem?S Words, ?Wielded A Sardonic Yet Heartbroken Acuity About The Plight Of Being Alive In The Twentieth Century, One That Makes Him A Lonely Hero To The Readers Who Cherish Him.?This Library Of America Volume Brings Together Four Of Dick?S Most Original Novels. The Man In The High Castle (1962), Which Won The Hugo Award, Describes An Alternate World In Which Japan And Germany Have Won World War Ii And America Is Divided Into Separate Occupation Zones. The Dizzying The Three Stigmata Of Palmer Eldritch (1965) Posits A Future In Which Competing Hallucinogens Proffer Different Brands Of Virtual Reality, And An Interplanetary Drug Tycoon Can Transform Himself Into A Godlike Figure Transcending Even Physical Death.Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? (1968), About A Bounty Hunter In Search Of Escaped Androids In A Postapocalyptic Society Where Status Is Measured By The Possession Of Live Animals And Religious Life Is Focused On A Television Personality, Was The Basis For The Movie Blade Runner. Ubik (1969), With Its Future World Of Psychic Espionage Agents And Cryonically Frozen Patients Inhabiting An Illusory ?Halflife,? Pursues Dick?S Theme Of Simulated Realities And False Perceptions To Ever More Disturbing Conclusions, As Time Collapses On Itself And Characters Stranded In Past Eras Search Desperately For The Elusive, Constantly Shapeshifting Panacea Ubik. As With Most Of Dick?S Novels, No Plot Summary Can Suggest The Mesmerizing And Constantly Surprising Texture Of These Astonishing Books.Posing The Questions ?What Is Human?? And ?What Is Real?? In A Multitude Of Fascinating Ways, Dick Produced Worksfantastic And Weird, Yet Developed With Precise Logic, Marked By Wild Humor And Soaring Flights Of Religious Speculationthat Are Startlingly Prescient Imaginative Anticipations Of Twentyfirstcentury Quandaries.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nation?S Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, America?S 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 are the main themes explored in Philip K. Dick's Four Novels of the 1960s? A: The main themes include the nature of reality, the concept of humanity, and the implications of technology on society. Dick's works often challenge perceptions of what is real and explore existential questions.
- Q: What novels are included in this collection? A: The collection includes 'The Man in the High Castle', 'The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch', 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', and 'Ubik'.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for collectors? A: Yes, this edition is a hardcover published by the Library of America, known for its authoritative editions designed for collectors and literary enthusiasts.
- Q: What is the page count of Philip K. Dick's Four Novels of the 1960s? A: The book contains approximately 900 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in pristine condition.
- Q: When was this collection published? A: This collection was published on May 10, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Who is the author of the novels in this collection? A: The author of the novels is Philip K. Dick, a renowned science fiction writer.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of science fiction, specifically within the subgenre of speculative fiction.
- Q: Are there any special features included in this edition? A: This edition includes features typical of Library of America publications, such as high-quality acid-free paper and a sewn binding for longevity.