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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

By Philip K Dick
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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick is a thought-provoking science fiction tale that delves into themes of reality, identity and human existence. Set in a dystopian future, it follows a colonist on Mars who encounters a hallucinogenic drug that alters perceptions of reality. The story becomes a complex exploration of power and control as the enigmatic Palmer Eldritch introduces his own drug to challenge the status quo.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to mind-bending science fiction that explores themes of reality, perception, and control. Philip K. Dick's narrative unravels a future where drug-induced experiences challenge the boundaries of the mind, leaving you questioning the very nature of existence. If you appreciate thought-provoking and complex plots with a psychological twist, this story may captivate you.

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Philip K. Dick is the bestselling author of MINORITY REPORT and BLADE RUNNER.

Philip K. Dick is the bestselling author of MINORITY REPORT and BLADE RUNNER.

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In the overcrowded world and cramped space colonies of the late 21st century, tedium can be endured through the use of the drug Can-D, which enables the user to inhabit a shared illusory world.

When industrialist Palmer Eldritch returns from an interstellar trip, he brings with him a new drug, Chew-Z, which is far more potent than Can-D, but threatens to plunge the world into a permanent state of drugged illusion controlled by the mysterious Eldritch.

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch explores these themes in a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a future society teetering on the brink of reality and illusion.

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K Dick is highly regarded as a visionary work in science fiction. Critics praise his originality and ability to explore complex, layered realities, often outpacing contemporary avant-garde writers. Renowned figures have noted Dick's talent for weaving serious fiction within popular narratives, marking him as a standout in both North American literature and the wider literary world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780220406

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 137.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 256

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Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Philip K Dick Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was born in Chicago but lived in California for most of his life. He went to college at Berkeley for a year, ran a record store and had his own classical-music show on a local radio station. He published his first short story, 'Beyond Lies the Wub' in 1952. Among his many fine novels are THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, TIME OUT OF JOINT, DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP and FLOW MY TEARS, THE POLICEMAN SAID.

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