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Best known for such blockbuster film adaptations of his work as Blade Runner and Total Recall, Dick (1928…82) is an iconic figure in sf whose every written word remains of interest. This generous sampling of his early writings is an entirely original collection covering a wide variety of themes and settings, ranging from the near to the far future and from the earthly mundane to almost unimaginably exotic worlds. Not every story is a gem, but each contains features that will help Dick devotees appreciate how his writing evolved and exhilarate other listeners with the sheer startling novelty of his ideas. Chris Lutkin's narration moves the stories along nicely. VERDICT An excellent addition to all libraries with sf buffs among their patrons.—R. Kent Rasmussen, Thousand Oaks, CA
Every legend has a beginning. Dreamscape Media presents a collection of thirteen early short stories penned by Philip K. Dick. Exploring themes of authoritarianism, alternate universes, and altered consciousness, the stories (including The Variable Man, Second Variety, and The Defenders) first appeared in American science fiction magazines of the 1950s and earned him the respect of such peers as Robert Heinlein and Ursula LeGuin, as well as the adulation of a voracious readership.
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The Early Stories of Philip K. Dick
Every legend has a beginning. Dreamscape Media presents a collection of thirteen early short stories penned by Philip K. Dick. Exploring themes of authoritarianism, alternate universes, and altered consciousness, the stories (including The Variable Man, Second Variety, and The Defenders) first appeared in American science fiction magazines of the 1950s and earned him the respect of such peers as Robert Heinlein and Ursula LeGuin, as well as the adulation of a voracious readership.
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BN ID: | 2940175794473 |
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Publisher: | Dreamscape Media |
Publication date: | 05/27/2014 |
Series: | Early Stories of Philip K. Dick |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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