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Over a writing career that spanned three decades, PHILIP K. DICK (1928-1982) published 36 science fiction novels and 121 short stories in which he explored the essence of what makes man human and the dangers of centralized power. Toward the end of his life, his work turned toward deeply personal, metaphysical questions concerning the nature of God. Eleven novels and short stories have been adapted to film, notably Blade Runner (based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?), Total Recall, Minority Report, and A Scanner Darkly. The recipient of critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career, Dick was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005, and in 2007 the Library of America published a selection of his novels in three volumes. His work has been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. Richard Powers (illustrator). 8vo., 255pp. Beautiful Later Printing, of this First Edition Thus of Dick's first novel, with a new introduction by Thomas M. Disch. Off-set from the original Ace Paperback Edition. Bound in green cloth with titles in gilt upon a red spine label. Frontis illustration by Richard Powers. Square and tight with just a touch of wear to spine ends and tips but quite minor. Some faint scattered spots to end-papers and fore-edge. No dust-jacket as issued. A very pretty collectable copy at a great price. Seller Inventory # 013774
Book Description Richard Powers (illustrator). Boston: Gregg Press:, 1976. First Hardcover edition, Near Fine sans dust jacket as issued, 188 pp. One of 352 copies produced. Tips with very modest push else Fine indeed. First Hardcover edition, Near Fine sans dust jacket as issued, Seller Inventory # 62442
Book Description Richard Powers (illustrator). Octavo, cloth. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed. The author's first book. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction by Thomas M. Disch. "Political power in the 23rd century is conferred by random selection - but in reality this is all a front for the true powers that be. A complex and heartening tale of breakout from an oppressive system. Its the author's first novel, and the start of an important sf career. - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 333. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-334. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#155288). Seller Inventory # 155288
Book Description Richard Powers (illustrator). Octavo, cloth. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction by Thomas M. Disch. "Political power in the twenty-third century is conferred by random selection -- but in reality this is all a front for the true powers that be. A complex and heartening tale of breakout from an oppressive system. Its the author's first novel, and the start of an important sf career." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 333. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-334. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#154879). Seller Inventory # 154879
Book Description Richard Powers (illustrator). Octavo, cloth. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction by Thomas M. Disch. "Political power in the twenty-third century is conferred by random selection -- but in reality this is all a front for the true powers that be. A complex and heartening tale of breakout from an oppressive system. Its the author's first novel, and the start of an important sf career." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 333. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-334. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#156984). Seller Inventory # 156984