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Minority Report

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Minority Report explores a future where crime is prevented before it occurs through the use of Precogs, who can predict illegal activities. The protagonist, John Anderton, heads the agency responsible for this process. His world is shattered when the Precogs foresee him committing a murder, forcing him to question the system he helped create while racing against time to uncover the truth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that explores themes of free will versus determinism in a future society where crimes are prevented before they happen. It's an intriguing dive into moral dilemmas and the complexities of a world governed by predictive technology, perfect for fans of speculative narratives with philosophical depth.

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Minority Report

Tie-in to new $80 million Spielberg blockbuster
New TV series from FOX premiered September 2015

Lead title Official tie-in art on the paperback edition Published to coincide with DVD and video release MINORITY REPORT has had rave reviews and took nearly USD40 million in its first three days on release in the USA -- the best performance by any Spielberg or Cruise movie apart from JURASSIC PARK and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE series. The tie-in to the first major science fiction film of the new millennium, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise and Samantha Morton The director of JURASSIC PARK and ET plus the author of BLADE RUNNER and TOTAL RECALL equals the sf movie event of the new century!

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Imagine a future where crimes can be detected before they are committed, and criminals are convicted and sentenced for crimes before committing them. This is the scenario of Philip K. Dick's classic story, now filmed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise.

In addition to Minority Report, this exclusive collection includes nine other outstanding short stories by the twentieth century's outstanding science fiction master, three of which have been made into feature films.

Series: S.F. Masterworks

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Minority Report by Philip K. Dick is often praised for its intriguing exploration of free will versus determinism, with compelling characters and a thought-provoking narrative. Reviewers typically highlight its foresight into surveillance and technology, appreciating its complex world-building and philosophical depth. However, some note the story's pace as challenging, reflecting on Dick's unique narrative style as both a strength and a hurdle for certain readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575075207

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 304

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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