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“I want to write about people I love, and put them into a fictional world spun out of my own mind, not the world we actually have, because the world we actually have does not meet my standards.”

Quote by Philip K. Dick

Book:Vintage PKD

Work

Vintage PKD is a compilation that brings together a curated selection of short stories and novellas written by the influential science fiction author Philip K. Dick. This collection showcases his imaginative and thought-provoking narratives, which often explore themes of reality, identity, and the nature of consciousness. more

Author

Philip K. Dick was an American science fiction novelist known for his unique philosophical thinking and profound futuristic imagination. His works often explore the boundaries between individuals and society, reality and illusion, and have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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