James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick - It was a robots' world, run by soul-less heaps of haughty metal. But among the humans there was one — only one — who aspired to greatness; only one who stood the chance of breaking out of his subservient shell. He was the Time-Window Kid. ... He was James P. Crow.

Philip K. Dick (1928–1982) was an American science fiction writer whose works explored themes of reality, identity, and the nature of consciousness. Known for his visionary storytelling, he penned over 40 novels and 120 short stories, including Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (the basis for Blade Runner) and The Man in the High Castle. Dick's blend of philosophical inquiry and futuristic settings has made him a cornerstone of speculative fiction, influencing countless films, writers, and thinkers. His work continues to challenge perceptions of what it means to be human.