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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

The inspiration for the films Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049
By Philip K. Dick
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In Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, set in a post-apocalyptic future, bounty hunter Rick Deckard is tasked with "retiring" escaped Nexus-6 androids that have come to Earth from Mars. Amidst the backdrop of a world struggling with the blurring lines between human and machine, Deckard's mission challenges his perceptions of humanity and empathy. The novel explores themes of identity, technology, and the nature of consciousness.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by thought-provoking themes of humanity, technology, and the nature of reality. Set in a dystopian future, it delves into the moral complexities of artificial life and the implications of advanced technology on society. Fans of science fiction and philosophical reflections will find this a captivating and engaging read.

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Captures the strange world of twenty-first-century Earth, a devastated planet in which sophisticated androids, banned from the planet, fight back against their potential destroyers.

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A masterpiece ahead of its time, a prescient rendering of a dark future, and the inspiration for the blockbuster film Blade Runner

One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years

By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies built incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built humans. Immigrants to Mars receive androids so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from true men or women. Fearful of the havoc these artificial humans can wreak, the government bans them from Earth. Driven into hiding, unauthorized androids live among human beings, undetected. Rick Deckard, an officially sanctioned bounty hunter, is commissioned to find rogue androids and “retire” them. But when cornered, androids fight back—with lethal force.

Praise for Philip K. Dick

“The most consistently brilliant science fiction writer in the world.”—John Brunner

“A kind of pulp-fiction Kafka, a prophet.”—The New York Times

“[Philip K. Dick] sees all the sparkling—and terrifying—possibilities . . . that other authors shy away from.”—Rolling Stone

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is often celebrated for its thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human, with intricate storytelling that challenges readers to ponder on reality and consciousness. Critics have lauded Philip K. Dick as a visionary and intellectual force in science fiction, drawing comparisons to literary giants for his ability to blend philosophical depth with engaging narratives.

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ISBN: 9780345404473

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 1996

Country: United States

Imprint: Del Rey Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Born in Chicago in 1928, Philip K. Dick would go on to become one of the most celebrated science fiction authors of all time. The author of 44 published novels and 120 short stories, Dick won a Hugo Award in 1963, and a John W. Campbell Memorial Award in 1975, and was nominated five separate times for the Nebula Award. Eleven of his works have been turned into films, including Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, and A Scanner Darkly. He died in 1982.

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