Items related to The Penultimate Truth
"At a time when most 20th-century science fiction writers seem hopelessly dated, Dick gives us a vision of the future that captures the feel of our time."--Wired In the future, most of humanity lives in massive underground bunkers, producing weapons for the nuclear war they've fled. Constantly bombarded by patriotic propaganda, the citizens of these industrial anthills believe they are waiting for the day when the war will be over and they can return aboveground. But when Nick St. James, president of one anthill, makes an unauthorized trip to the surface, what he finds is more shocking than anything he could imagine.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Book Description:
‘An entertaining and disturbing read’
Sunday Times
‘As full of muscle, teeth and flashing surprises as an alligator pool’
Brian Aldiss
‘A fine parable, grippingly written’
Tribune
‘A great philosophical writer’
Independent
A masterly tale of political deception from the most significant writer of SF in the 20th century.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMariner Books Classics
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0547572476
- ISBN 13 9780547572475
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 9.33
Shipping:
£ 2.11
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 15604579-n
Buy New
£ 9.33
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0547572476xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
£ 11.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0547572476-new
Buy New
£ 11.51
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Penultimate Truth (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Mariner Books 1/24/2012
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Penultimate Truth 0.5. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780547572475
Buy New
£ 11.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Reissue. Seller Inventory # DADAX0547572476
Buy New
£ 12.19
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190024488
Buy New
£ 10.75
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2024)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Paperback
Quantity: 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 0547572476
Buy New
£ 14.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780547572475
Buy New
£ 14.82
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Penultimate Truth (Paperback)
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "At a time when most 20th-century science fiction writers seem hopelessly dated, Dick gives us a vision of the future that captures the feel of our time."—"Wired" In the future, most of humanity lives in massive underground bunkers, producing weapons for the nuclear war they've fled. Constantly bombarded by patriotic propaganda, the citizens of these industrial anthills believe they are waiting for the day when the war will be over and they can return aboveground. But when Nick St. James, president of one anthill, makes an unauthorized trip to the surface, what he finds is more shocking than anything he could imagine. In the future, most of humanity lives in massive underground bunkers, producing weapons for the nuclear war they've fled. Constantly bombarded by patriotic propaganda, the citizens of these industrial "anthills" believe they are waiting for the day when the war will be over and they can return aboveground. But when Nick St. James, president of one anthill, makes an unauthorized trip to the surface, what he finds is more shocking than anything he has been told. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780547572475
Buy New
£ 15.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Penultimate Truth
Published by
Mariner Books
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0547572476
ISBN 13: 9780547572475
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Reissue. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9780547572475
Buy New
£ 12.34
Convert currency