Philip K. Dick

Report copyright infringementby Philip K. Dick (Author)In "The Amazing Sci-Fi Tales of Philip K. Dick - 34 Titles in One Edition," readers are invited into the mind of one of science fiction's most provocative authors, whose works interrogate themes of reality, identity, and humanity. This comprehensive anthology encapsulates Dick's signature blend of psychological depth and speculative imagination, showcasing the evolution of his narrative style from early pulp fiction to more complex and philosophical explorations. Each tale serves as a unique entry point into a world where nothing is as it seems, often reflecting the sociopolitical anxieties of the 20th century, including technology's impact on society and the nature of consciousness itself. Philip K. Dick, renowned for his prescient insights and inventive storytelling, navigated a life filled with personal struggles, including substance abuse and mental health issues, which undoubtedly influenced the themes of paranoia and fragmented realities in his work. Born in 1928, his experiences during a tumultuous era of American history, marked by war and technological advancement, propelled him to question the constructs of reality and human experience, leading to his status as a science fiction visionary. This anthology is a quintessential read for both aficionados and newcomers to Dick's oeuvre, providing a comprehensive overview of his thematic range and stylistic versatility. By exploring these 34 titles, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for Dick's profound contributions to the genre, prompting conversations that resonate well beyond the pages of his stories. Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 21, 2021

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by Philip K. Dick (Author)No weapon has ever been frightful enough to put a stop to war -- perhaps because we never before had any that thought for themselves! "They pasted Moscow again last night." Taylor nodded his head in approval. "Gave it a real pounding. One of those R-H bombs. It's about time." He sighed, drawing in the full comfort of the kitchen, the presence of his plump, attractive wife, the breakfast dishes and coffee. This was relaxation. And the war news was good, good and satisfying. He could feel a justifiable glow at the news, a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. After all, he was an integral part of the war program, not just another factory worker lugging a cart of scrap, but a technician, one of those who designed and planned the nerve-trunk of the war. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

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This collection brings together four landmark novels by Philip K. Dick from the 1960s, presented in a single volume. Format: Hardcover edition Contents: Includes four complete novels from Dick's most inventive period Collector Value: Part of the Library of America series, known for quality bindings and archival paper Condition: New, unread copies in original packaging A foundational read for fans of speculative fiction.

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Report copyright infringementby Philip K. Dick (Author)The Terran system is growing and expanding all the time. But an old and corrupt Centaurian Empire is holding Terra down, as it encircles the Terran system and will not let the humans grow out of their current empire. For this reason Terra is at war with Proxima Centauri and is trying to find a way of breaking free from the Centaurian's hold upon them. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby Philip K. Dick (Author)No weapon has ever been frightful enough to put a stop to war -- perhaps because we never before had any that thought for themselves! "They pasted Moscow again last night." Taylor nodded his head in approval. "Gave it a real pounding. One of those R-H bombs. It's about time." He sighed, drawing in the full comfort of the kitchen, the presence of his plump, attractive wife, the breakfast dishes and coffee. This was relaxation. And the war news was good, good and satisfying. He could feel a justifiable glow at the news, a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. After all, he was an integral part of the war program, not just another factory worker lugging a cart of scrap, but a technician, one of those who designed and planned the nerve-trunk of the war. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby Philip K. Dick (Author), David Gill (Introduction by)Philip K. Dick didn't predict the future- he summoned the desperate bleakness of our present directly from his fevered paranoia. Dick didn't predict the Internet or iPhones or email or 3D printers, but rather he so thoroughly understood human nature that he could already see, even at the advent of the transistor, the way technology would alienate us from each other and from ourselves. He could see us isolated and drifting in our own private realities even before we had plugged in our ear buds. He could see, even in the earliest days of space exploration, how much of our own existence remained unexplored, and how the great black spaces between people were growing even as our universe was shrinking. Philip K. Dick spent his first three years as a science fiction author writing shorter fiction, and in his lifetime he composed almost 150 short stories, many of which have gone on to be adapted into (slightly watered down) Hollywood blockbusters. Collected here are thirteen of his most Dickian tales, funhouse realities with trap doors and hidden compartments, the literary equivalent of optical illusions, tricks of perspective. Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 25, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Philip K. Dick (Author)"Mr. Spaceship" is a science fiction short story by American writer Philip K. Dick, first published in 1953 in Imagination in January 1953, and later in The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick. It has since been republished several times, including in Beyond Lies the Wub in 1988. The story is set in the distant future, where humanity is at war with "Yuks", an alien life form which does not use mechanical spaceships nor constructions but instead relies on life forms to power their technology. The war has been going on for a long time and humanity has not been able to come up with a solution against the life-form based ships and mines that the Yuks use. One day a team of researchers led by Philip Kramer decide to build a spaceship which is powered by a human brain and they find the ideal candidate in Kramer's old professor, a dying man who volunteers to donate his brain to the project.The spaceship is built and on the first test run into outer space the team discovers that the professor made some changes to the ship, giving him-or rather, his brain-full control over the entire ship. Sensing trouble, the team flees the empty ship being piloted by the professor and evacuate into outer space. Later, the spaceship returns and kidnaps Kramer and his wife. On board the ship, the professor's brain informs them that they will be looking for a new planet to colonize to try and start a new and better world. The professor decides on this colonization because he sees no hope in humanity and what he feels it has become: a species which desires, above all else, war. (wikipedia.org) Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 20, 2022

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