The Classic Collection of Philip K. Dick. Volume1. 50 Short Stories. Illustrated

ebook Beyond Lies the Wub, Second Variety, Adjustment Team, Paycheck and others

By Philip K. Dick

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This Classic Collection of Philip K. Dick offers a stunning entry into the visionary mind of one of science fiction's most influential authors. Spanning decades of groundbreaking work, this volume includes seminal tales such as "Beyond Lies the Wub," "Second Variety," and "Adjustment Team," each revealing Dick's unique blend of speculative imagination and philosophical inquiry. From AI paranoia to altered realities, his stories are rich with questions about identity, control, free will, and the fragile nature of what we call "reality." Whether it's the haunting consequence of technology in "Paycheck," or the metaphysical puzzles of "The Commuter," Dick's narratives provoke and unsettle. He transforms ordinary settings into surreal battlegrounds where humans confront machines, governments rewrite existence, and the familiar disintegrates into illusion. Yet at the heart of even his most dystopian visions is a search for meaning and truth. This volume is more than a collection—it's a deep dive into the fears and hopes of the 20th century, many of which still resonate today. Perfect for long-time fans and newcomers alike, it showcases why Philip K. Dick remains a cornerstone of speculative fiction, influencing generations of readers and filmmakers worldwide. Contents: -Beyond Lies the Wub -The Gun -The Little Movement -The Skull -The Builder -Colony -The Commuter -The Cookie Lady -The Cosmic Poachers -The Defenders -Expendable -The Eyes Have It -The Great C -The Hanging Stranger -The Impossible Planet -Imposter -The Indefatigable Frog -The Infinites -The King of the Elves -Martians Come in Clouds -Mr. Spaceship -Out in the Garden -Paycheck -Piper in the Woods -Planet for Transients -The Preserving Machine -Project: Earth -Roog -Second Variety -Some Kinds of Life -Tony and the Beetles -The Trouble with Bubbles -The World She Wanted -Adjustment Team -Beyond the Door -Breakfast at Twilight -The Crawlers -The Crystal Crypt -Exhibit Piece -The Father-Thing -The Golden Man -James P. Crow -Jon's World -The Last of the Masters -Meddler -Of Withered Apples -A Present for Pat -Prize Ship -Progeny -Prominent Author
The Classic Collection of Philip K. Dick. Volume1. 50 Short Stories. Illustrated