by Philip K. Dick · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782290332870
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«Loterie solaire» is the science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick, published by J'ai lu in paperback (183 pages, in French).
In the 23rd century, the world's ruler is chosen by lottery and chance dictates the rules of daily life. Ted Benteley, a recently fired scientist, enters the service of Reese Verrick, the game's former director, while technician Leon Cartwright is appointed new leader just as he was planning to leave Earth. Verrick wants to regain power and Benteley will find himself drawn into the game.
The original novel, in English, is titled 'Solar Lottery' and appeared in 1955. This 2003 French edition features a translation by Frank Straschitz.
For readers of classic science fiction and dystopias, and for fans of Philip K. Dick.
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.
