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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?

The inspiration behind Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049
By Philip K Dick
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick is a compelling science fiction story set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth has been devastated by global war. It follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with "retiring" rogue androids that have integrated into human society. The novel explores deep themes of humanity, empathy, and the blurred line between humans and machines in a world where real animals are rare and artificial ones are highly coveted.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by explorations of what it means to be human in a future where androids and humans coexist. This sci-fi classic delves into themes of identity and morality, offering a thrilling and thought-provoking narrative with a blend of philosophical musings and futuristic suspense. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction that questions humanity's place in a technology-driven world.

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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?

Published to celebrate the life and work of Philip K. Dick, the bestselling author of BLADE RUNNER and MINORITY REPORT, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death

The novel which became the cult classic film BLADE RUNNER 'A marvellous book' -- Brian Aldiss

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World War Terminus has left the earth devastated. Through its ruins, bounty hunter Rick Deckard stalks, in search of the renegade replicants who are his prey. When he isn't 'retiring' them with his laser weapon, he dreams of owning a live animal - the ultimate status symbol in a world all but bereft of animal life.

Then Rick gets his chance: the assignment to kill six Nexus-6 targets, for a huge reward.

But in Deckard's world, things are never that simple, and his assignment quickly turns into a nightmare kaleidoscope of subterfuge and deceit - and the threat of death for the hunter rather than the hunted...

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick is a gripping tale set in a post-apocalyptic future, exploring themes of humanity and identity in a world dominated by technology.

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The book by Philip K. Dick is praised for its originality, with its ideas making even avant-garde European writers seem less groundbreaking. It has been recognised by various cultural icons, such as described by Fay Weldon as a personal literary hero and acknowledged by Terry Gilliam for anticipating the complexities of the modern world. Additionally, Empire considers it a masterclass in science fiction wonder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575079939

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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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.

Previous titles:

The Zap Gun (Bfmt Sept 06);

The Cosmic Puppets;

Galactic Pot-Healer;

A Maze of Death;

Confessions of a Crap Artist;

Mary and the Giant;

In Milton Lumky Territory;

The Penultimate Truth;

Paycheck;

The Simulacra;

The World Jones Made;

Time Out Of Joint;

Solar Lottery;

Eye In The Sky;

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch;

Valis;

Now Wait For Last Year;

Three Early Novels;

Dr Bloodmoney;

We Can Remember It For You Wholesale;

Minority Report;

Ubik;

A Scanner Dark

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