Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Dick, Philip K.

Published by Rapp & Whiting, United Kingdom, 1969

First UK edition, first impression of one of the most influential novels in twentieth-century science fiction, published the year following the American edition (Doubleday, 1968). A notably uncommon edition in truly collectible condition.

Set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco following a nuclear war, Dick's masterwork explores questions of empathy, identity, and reality through the story of bounty hunter Rick Deckard, charged with ?retiring? rogue androids. The novel inspired Ridley Scott?s 1982 film Blade Runner, a landmark in science fiction cinema that profoundly expanded the book?s cultural legacy.

Octavo. Original green cloth with spine lettered in silver. With the original dust jacket designed by Lawrence Edwards.

A near fine copy with some off-setting to endpapers and the usual light spotting to edges. Contents otherwise pristine with spotting not encroaching in any way on pages or text.

The original and unclipped dust jacket shows a touch of rubbing to spine ends and corners with a minuscule chip and nick to spine ends, the latter of which is only visible upon very close inspection, else near fine.

[Offered together with:]

Blade Runner Sketchbook. San Diego: Blue Dolphin Enterprises, 1982:

First edition, first impression. A fascinating production companion to Blade Runner, featuring concept art and designs by Syd Mead, Ridley Scott, Mentor Huebner, Charles Knode, and Michael Kaplan. Includes sketches for the film's vehicles, architecture, and iconic props, with commentary on the visual development of Scott's dystopian Los Angeles. Some light creasing to covers but internally bright and clean.

The Blade Runner Portfolio. San Diego: Blue Dolphin Enterprises, 1982:

First edition. Issued to coincide with the film?s release, this portfolio presents twelve striking colour prints of key scenes featuring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, suitable for framing. Complete and well preserved; folder with minor handling wear.

A compelling trio connecting Philip K. Dick's visionary novel with its cinematic reimagining ? the original British edition of 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', accompanied by two uncommon 1982 publications documenting the creation and iconography of Blade Runner. Seller Inventory # ABE-1760110417885

Bibliographic Details

Title: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Publisher: Rapp & Whiting, United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition