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The Man In The High Castle

By Philip K Dick
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In The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick, readers are transported to an alternate history where the Axis powers have triumphed in World War II, leading to a divided United States. As individuals navigate this dystopian reality, a mysterious novel within the story imagines a world where the Allies won, providing both hope and conflict. This gripping narrative explores themes of reality, history, and the complexities of human nature.
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You might enjoy this intriguing alternate history where the world explores a scenario in which the Axis powers won World War II. With its richly imagined universe and thought-provoking themes, the story delves into questions about reality, freedom, and the nature of history itself, making it a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction and philosophical narratives.

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The Man In The High Castle

From the visionary creator of Blade Runner, and now made into the hit Amazon series 'The Man in the High Castle', executive produced by Ridley Scott

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Dick's best work, and the most memorable alternative world tale...ever written SCIENCE FICTION: THE 100 BEST NOVELS

It is 1962 and the Second World War has been over for seventeen years: people have now had a chance to adjust to the new order. But it's not been easy. The Mediterranean has been drained to make farmland, the population of Africa has virtually been wiped out, and America has been divided between the Nazis and the Japanese.

In the neutral buffer zone that divides the two superpowers lives the man in the high castle, the author of an underground bestseller, a work of fiction that offers an alternative theory of world history in which the Axis powers didn't win the war. The novel is a rallying cry for all those who dream of overthrowing the occupiers. But could it be more than that?

Subtle, complex and beautifully characterised, The Man in the High Castle remains the finest alternative world novel ever written, and a work of profundity and significance.

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Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle is highly praised for its intricate exploration of alternate history, and many regard it as the most notable work of his career. It is lauded for its complex narrative structure, where ordinary characters are caught in extraordinary historical upheavals. Critics commend its profound impact on the alternate history genre, highlighting its visionary qualities and describing it as genre-defining and resonant.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473223486

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 288

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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.

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