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Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982), often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer and novelist. [ 1] . He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. [ 2] .
The bibliography of Philip K. Dick includes 44 novels, 121 short stories, and 14 short story collections published by American science fiction author Philip K. Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982) during his lifetime.
Philip K. Dick, 53, prolific, sometimes visionary science-fiction writer, whose multilayered stories probed the discrepancies between illusion and reality; of a stroke; in Santa Ana, Calif. The characters in his 50 novels (Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said) were often ordinary people trapped in extraordinary circumstances whose distorted ...
Jul 26, 2024 · Philip K. Dick (born December 16, 1928, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died March 2, 1982, Santa Ana, California) was an American science-fiction writer whose novels and short stories often depict the psychological struggles of characters trapped in illusory environments.
Philip K Dick had a remarkably prolific career, authoring 44 novels and countless stories in a thirty-year period (Credit: Alamy) Out of all such writers, few seem a more unlikely seer of our...
Oct 26, 2022 · By Molly Young. Published Oct. 26, 2022 Updated Sept. 25, 2023. The K stands for “Kindred.” It was a family name, but if there’s anyone who can forgive a fanciful imputation of significance, it...
Philip K. Dick was an American author known for his science fiction works, often with dystopian and drug related themes. Some of his works have gone on to be adapted to films and series garnering much acclaim, such as the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner, which was an adaptation of Dick's 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep ...
Nov 26, 2023 · An online community for followers of Philip K. Dick, old and new, along with the promotion of his work and the sharing of information, text, audio or visual that pertains to his life, his work and his legacy. Includes news, articles, criticism, interviews, biography, synopses of major works, reviews, links, and much more.
Philip K. Dick. Writer: Blade Runner. Philip Kindred Dick was born in Chicago in December 1928, along with a twin sister, Jane. Jane died less than eight weeks later, allegedly from an allergy to mother's milk.
Dec 10, 2015 · Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s LOA N°183. Library of America. CURATOR. A champion of America’s great writers and timeless works, Library of America guides readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects the nation’s history and culture. Learn More.