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

Author: Philip K. Dick

Narrator: Scott Miller

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Scott Miller

Published: 09/23/2022


Synopsis

Reality is never as stable as it appears—and in the worlds of Philip K. Dick, one wrong turn can reveal that everything you believed was an illusion.The Worlds of Philip K. Dick brings together sixteen classic stories from one of science fiction’s most imaginative and influential authors. Written during the early years of his career, these tales already display the ideas that would define his work: uncertain identities, artificial realities, alien encounters, authoritarian systems, dangerous technology, and ordinary people trapped in extraordinary situations.This collection includes The Hanging Stranger, The Gun, Beyond the Door, Beyond Lies the Wub, The Eyes Have It, Foster, You’re Dead, Sales Pitch, Small Town, Prominent Author, Tony and the Beetles, Piper in the Woods, The Skull, The Golden Man, Human Is, Meddler, and The Crawlers.Across these stories, machines refuse to remain obedient, familiar communities become threatening, humans encounter beings they do not understand, and reality itself begins to fracture. Philip K. Dick blends suspense, satire, dark humor, and startling ideas into stories that remain unpredictable decades after they were written.From strange worlds and unsettling futures to questions about memory, humanity, and free will, The Worlds of Philip K. Dick offers more than ten hours of classic science fiction from the master of reality and illusion.

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Austin on April 26, 2018

The Defenders was a little dry, but the concept was amazing.......more