Philip K. Dick : essays of the here and now /

Philip K. Dick was a visionary writer of science fiction who has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity. His works speak to contemporary fears of being continually watched by technology and the paranoia of modern life in which we watch ourselves and lose our sense of identity. Since his dea...

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Other Authors: Sandner, David, 1966- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020]
Series:Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 69.
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