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Book Synopsis The Early Science Fiction of Philip K. Dick by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Early Science Fiction of Philip K. Dick written by Philip K. Dick and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven short stories and novellas from 1950s periodicals such as Worlds of Science Fiction, Orbit, and Startling Stories include "Foster, You're Dead," "Prominent Author," "Upon the Dull Earth," and "Adjustment Team."
Book Synopsis The Best Early Stories of Philip K. Dick by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Best Early Stories of Philip K. Dick written by Philip K. Dick and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more than 120 stories written by Philip K. Dick provide an embarrassment of riches for the compilers of this volume. The final selection features ten early stories and one novella that represent, in variety and balance, the best early work of America's favorite science fiction author. They are tales in his most bizarre, humorous, and ironic moods. They give the full range and flavor of Philip K. Dick, one of the great masters of the short story and the science fiction genre.
Book Synopsis Variable Man and Other Stories by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Variable Man and Other Stories written by Philip K. Dick and published by Prime Books. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited and selected by noted scholar Gregg Rickman, "The Early Work of Philip K. Dick, Volume Two, encompasses stories from the early years of Philip K. Dick. With extensive story notes and introductions by Rickman, "The Early Work of Philip K. Dick" promises an early peek into the many worlds created by one of the acclaimed masters of science fiction and fantasy.
Book Synopsis The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 4 by : Philip K Dick
Download or read book The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 4 written by Philip K Dick and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', 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. 'A great collection, showcasing Dick's evolution' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD's mind by reading this collection' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction. So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Book Synopsis The Variable Man by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Variable Man written by Philip K. Dick and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Eventually Terra comes up with a concept for a bomb, called Icarus, that Proxima can not defend against. Then the odds start to side with Terra, and Terra prepares to fight with this new-found technology. The only problem being is that Icarus does not yet work which prevents Terra from using it against Proxima Centuari. This is where Thomas Cole, known as The Variable Man, comes in. Cole is a man from the past, from the time just before the First World War. He is brought into the present (or future depending on perspective) as an accident via a Time Bubble that was used for research about the past. He escapes from the authority in the future and spends a lot of time running from them afterwards. It is, however, discovered that this man has a certain genius to fix things and make things work. This is because he comes out of a period of time when humans had a natural genius and an ability to invent things and to solve problems. Read the novel to find out what happens with the Variable Man and the war between Terra and Proxima Centauri.
Book Synopsis The Early Stories of Philip K. Dick by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Early Stories of Philip K. Dick written by Philip K. Dick and published by Prime Books. This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited and selected by noted scholar Gregg Rickman, "The Early Work of Philip K. Dick, Volume Two, encompasses stories from the early years of Philip K. Dick. With extensive story notes and introductions by Rickman, "The Early Work of Philip K. Dick" promises an early peek into the many worlds created by one of the acclaimed masters of science fiction and fantasy.
Book Synopsis Philip K. Dick Resurrected by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Philip K. Dick Resurrected written by Philip K. Dick and published by . This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for the novels that led to the movies "Total Recall," "Blade Runner," and "A Scanner Darkly," Philip K. Dick started his career writing shorter fiction. This collection brings together some of these stories, many of which have not been available since their original publication in the early 1950's, to provide insights into one of the most important science fiction authors of the late 20th century. Take the opportunity to read these works of his formative years. Included in this anthology: Beyond Lies The Wub, The Gun, The Skull, Piper In The Woods, Mr. Spaceship, The Defenders, Second Variety, The Variable Man, The Eyes Have It, Beyond The Door, and The Crystal Crypt. Resurrected Press is dedicated to bringing high quality classic books back to the readers who enjoy them. These are not scanned versions of the originals, but, rather, quality crafted books meant to be enjoyed!
Book Synopsis The Early Work of Philip K. Dick by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Early Work of Philip K. Dick written by Philip K. Dick and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume collects 15 of the earliest short publications by Philip K. Dick and includes an introduction and detailed endnotes on each story.
Download or read book Small Town written by Philip K. Dick and published by Smith Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Philip K. Dick was originally published in 1953 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Small Town' is a short story about a man with godlike power over two towns. Philip Kindred Dick was born on December 16 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. Dick and his family moved to the Bay Area of San Francisco when he was young, and later on to Washington DC following his parents divorce. Dick attended Elementary school and then a Quaker school before the family moved back to California. It was around this time that Dick began to take an active interest in the science fiction genre, reading his first magazine 'Stirring Science Stories', at age twelve. Dick married five times between 1959 and 1973, and had three children. He sold his first story in 1951 and from that point on he wrote full-time, selling his first novel in 1955. In addition to 44 published novels, Dick wrote an estimated 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. In addition to 44 published novels, Dick wrote an estimated 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. After his death, many of his stories made the transition to the big screen, with blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report being based on his works.
Book Synopsis Philip K Dick - Eleven Science Fiction Stories by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Philip K Dick - Eleven Science Fiction Stories written by Philip K. Dick and published by Oxford City Press. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip K. Dick is a master sci-fi writer, his ingenious idiosyncratic stories have become blockbuster movies and challenged our perception of reality; these movies include "Blade Runner," "Total Recall," and "The Adjustment Bureau." This volume is a collection of early Philip K. Dick stories. They bear his unmistakable imprint and are thought-provoking, sometimes bizarre and sometimes sinister, questioning our perceptions of what it means to be human and how we make our ethical decisions. Due to the age of the stories they are not smooth and technologically sophisticated. Instead, they contain raw ideas that challenge and shock, they are science fiction writing at its very best, a must read for any fan of the genre. The stories are: Beyond Lies the Wub, Beyond the Door, The Crystal Crypt, The Defenders, The Gun, The Skull, The Eyes Have It, Second Variety, The Variable Man, Mr. Spaceship, Piper in the Woods
Book Synopsis The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories written by Philip K. Dick and published by Citadel. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection draws from Philip K. Dick's earliest short and mid-length fiction (including several previously unpublished stories) during the years 1952-1955, and features such fascinating works as 'The Eye of the Sibyl', 'The Little Black Box', 'The Electric Ant' and many others. Here, readers will find Dick's initial explorations of the themes he so brilliantly brought to life in his later work.
Book Synopsis The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 3 by : Philip K Dick
Download or read book The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 3 written by Philip K Dick and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 'Minority Report' and 'Sales Pitch', 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. 'First time I have read Philip K. Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and the suspense that he puts into them' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Most of the stories had something to say about society. It was interesting to see how 50 years later so many of the fears and criticism was still relevant. Highly recommended' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Dick's stories are often surprising and spin a captivating yarn, but they are also teeming with fascinating ideas which ensure their ability to age well and keep modern readers interested' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Each tale is filled with twists and turns, and it's a total pageturner' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Book Synopsis We Can Remember it for You Wholesale by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book We Can Remember it for You Wholesale written by Philip K. Dick and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of the classic stories of Philip K. Dick offers an intriguing glimpse into the early imagination of one of science fiction's most enduring and respected names. Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Dick's work has continued to mount and his reputation has been enhanced by a growing body of critical attention as well as many films based on his stories and novels. Featuring the story We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, which inspired the major motion picture Total Recall, this collection draws from the writer's earliest fiction, written during the years 1952-55. Also included are fascinating works such as The Adjustment Team (basis of the 2011 movie The Adjustment Bureau), Impostor (basis of the 2001 movie), and many others. "A useful acquisition for any serious SF library or collection." --Kirkus Reviews "More than anyone else in the field, Mr. Dick really puts you inside people's minds." --Wall Street Journal "The collected stories of Philip K. Dick are awe-inspiring." --Washington Post
Book Synopsis Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick written by Philip K. Dick and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2002 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip K. Dick was a master of science fiction, but he was also a writer whose work transcended genre to examine the nature of reality and what it means to be human. A writer of great complexity and subtle humor, his work belongs on the shelf of great twentieth-century literature, next to Kafka and Vonnegut. Collected here are twenty-one of Dick's most dazzling and resonant stories, which span his entire career and show a world-class writer working at the peak of his powers. In "The Days of Perky Pat," people spend their time playing with dolls who manage to live an idyllic life no longer available to the Earth's real inhabitants. "Adjustment Team" looks at the fate of a man who by mistake has stepped out of his own time. In "Autofac," one community must battle benign machines to take back control of their lives. And in "I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon," we follow the story of one man whose very reality may be nothing more than a nightmare. The collection also includes such classic stories as "The Minority Report," the basis for the Steven Spielberg movie, and "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale," the basis for the film Total Recall. Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick is a magnificent distillation of one of American literature's most searching imaginations.
Book Synopsis Second Variety and Other Classic Stories by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Second Variety and Other Classic Stories written by Philip K. Dick and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes “The Golden Man,” the basis for the motion picture Next “The collected stories of Philip K. Dick are awe inspiring.” —The Washington Post Many thousands of readers worldwide consider Philip K. Dick to have been the greatest science fiction writer on any planet. Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Dick’s work has continued to mount and his reputation has been enhanced by a growing body of critical attention. The Philip K. Dick Award is now presented annually to a distinguished work of science fiction, and the Philip K. Dick Society is devoted to the study and promulgation of his works. This collection draws from the writer’s earliest short and medium-length fiction (including several previously unpublished stories) during the years 1952-1955, and features such fascinating works as Second Variety, Foster, You’re Dead, The Father-Thing, and many others. Here, readers will find Dick’s initial explorations of the themes he so brilliantly brought to life in his later work. Dick won the prestigious Hugo Award for best novel of 1963 for The Man in the High Castle and in the last year of his life, the now-classic film Blade Runner was made from his novel Do Androids Dream Electric Sheep? More recently, Dick’s short story The Minority Report inspired a Steven Spielberg movie as well as a TV series. The classic stories of Philip K. Dick offer an intriguing glimpse into the early imagination of one of science fiction’s most enduring and respected names. “A useful acquisition for any serious SF library or collection.” —Kirkus Reviews “More than anyone else in the field, Mr. Dick really puts you inside people’s minds.” —Wall Street Journal With an Introduction by John Brunner
Book Synopsis The Last of the Masters by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Last of the Masters written by Philip K. Dick and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the legendary author of Blade Runner and Minority Report, Philip K. Dick presents The Last of the Masters-- an unrivalled science fiction classic that has gained prominence for its thought-provoking exploration of anarchism, statism, and the role of technology in a post-apocalyptic world. In the aftermath of a global anarchist revolution that brought down the world's governments, humanity finds itself lost in a wasteland of stagnation. Knowledge and industry have crumbled, leaving behind a society frozen in time. However, whispers of a surviving state concealed from the watchful eyes of the Anarchist League reach the ears of three intrepid agents, and the long-forgotten engines of war threaten to reignite. As the agents infiltrate this final stronghold of order, their fates become entwined in a precarious balance of power between those who seek freedom and the last custodians of the old world-- including the enigmatic government robot at its center. Through gripping dialogue and action-packed tension, Philip K. Dick masterfully transports readers into a heart-pounding race against time where the future of humanity hangs in the balance. Dive into this thrilling short story that sets itself apart in the realm of post-apocalyptic fiction, not only as a captivating tale of survival, but as a striking examination of the political and ethical implications of anarchism and the profound consequences of our technological creations.
Book Synopsis Upon the Dull Earth by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book Upon the Dull Earth written by Philip K. Dick and published by Moran Press. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Philip K. Dick was originally published in 1954 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Upon The Dull Earth' is a short story about summoning creatures from beyond our reality. Philip Kindred Dick was born on December 16 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. Dick and his family moved to the Bay Area of San Francisco when he was young, and later on to Washington DC following his parents divorce. Dick attended Elementary school and then a Quaker school before the family moved back to California. It was around this time that Dick began to take an active interest in the science fiction genre, reading his first magazine 'Stirring Science Stories', at age twelve. Dick married five times between 1959 and 1973, and had three children. He sold his first story in 1951 and from that point on he wrote full-time, selling his first novel in 1955. In addition to 44 published novels, Dick wrote an estimated 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. In addition to 44 published novels, Dick wrote an estimated 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. After his death, many of his stories made the transition to the big screen, with blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report being based on his works.
