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Philip K. Dick
AuthorBooks · Second hand1928-1982
Philip Kindred Dick was an American science fiction short story writer and novelist. He wrote 45 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines. His fiction explored varied philosophical and social questions such as the nature of reality, perception, human nature, and identity, and commonly featured characters struggling against alternate realities, illusory environments, monopolistic corporations, drug abuse, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century science fiction.
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About Philip K. Dick
Birth
1928
Death
1982
First book
1957
Years writing
69
Philip Kindred Dick was an American science fiction short story writer and novelist. He wrote 45 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines. His fiction explored varied philosophical and social questions such as the nature of reality, perception, human nature, and identity, and commonly featured characters struggling against alternate realities, illusory environments, monopolistic corporations, drug abuse, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century science fiction.
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Philip K. Dick was a prolific American author who wrote over 600 works throughout his career.
His masterpiece Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a fundamental pillar of modern science fiction.
In his novels, Dick explored complex themes such as paranoia, schizophrenia, and the nature of reality.
The author occasionally used the pseudonym Richard Phillipps to publish part of his extensive literary output.
His later books reflected a deep personal interest in metaphysics and theology after experiencing transcendental events.
