The Worlds of Philip K. Dick 2, Philip K. Dick
The Worlds of Philip K. Dick 2, Philip K. Dick
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The Worlds of Philip K. Dick 2
Classic Science Fiction From the Master of Reality and Illusion

Author: Philip K. Dick

Narrator: Scott Miller

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Scott Miller

Published: 03/19/2024


Synopsis

The line between reality and illusion is thinner than anyone imagines—and Philip K. Dick spent a lifetime exploring what happens when it disappears.The Worlds of Philip K. Dick 2 presents twelve remarkable stories from one of science fiction’s greatest visionaries. Filled with alternate realities, mysterious visitors, impossible discoveries, and unforgettable twists, these tales showcase the imagination that made Philip K. Dick one of the most influential writers the genre has ever known.This collection features Adjustment Team, Exhibit Piece, Strange Eden, The Turning Wheel, Of Withered Apples, Progeny, Survey Team, Souvenir, Upon the Dull Earth, and Breakfast at Twilight. It also includes two fascinating early works written by a teenage Philip K. Dick—Santa’s Return (1944) and The Black Arts (1942)—appearing in audio for the first time.Whether exploring hidden forces shaping human lives, strange civilizations on distant worlds, unsettling encounters with the unknown, or the fragile nature of memory and identity, Dick continually challenged readers to question what is real. His stories blend suspense, philosophical depth, dark humor, and astonishing imagination in ways that remain as compelling today as when they first appeared.From eerie alternate histories and haunting alien landscapes to deeply human dramas wrapped inside extraordinary ideas, The Worlds of Philip K. Dick 2 is another unforgettable journey through the mind of the master of reality and illusion. If you enjoyed the first volume, this collection offers even more of the thought-provoking stories that helped redefine classic science fiction.

About Philip K. Dick

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 to 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, as well as television's The Man in the High Castle. The recipient of critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career, including the Hugo and John W. Campbell awards, Dick was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005, and between 2007 and 2009, 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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