“For years, the Pacific had been trying to get basic assistance in the synthetics field from the Reich. However, the big German chemical cartels, I. G. Farben in particular, had harbored their patents; had, in fact, created a world monopoly in plastics, especially in the developments of the polyesters. By this means, Reich trade had kept an edge over Pacific trade, and in technology the Reich was at least ten years ahead. The interplanetary rockets leaving Festung Europa consisted mainly of heat-resistant plastics, very light in weight, so hard they survived even major meteor impact. The Pacific had nothing of this sort; natural fibers such as wood were still used, and of course the ubiquitous pot metals.”
Quote by Philip K. Dick
Work
The Man in the High Castle
Ursula K. Le Guin's speculative fiction explores a world where the United States is divided between Japan and Germany, with a mysterious manuscript suggesting an alternative reality. The story delves into themes of reality, power, and the nature of truth, as characters navigate the complex political landscape of this alternate history. more
Author
Philip K. Dick
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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